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Washington: Out of Kids’ Hands
Legislative Updates
Thank you for your continued support of Washington Senate Bill 5622. Following its advancement from the Senate Business, Financial Services & Trade Committee, the bill was referred to the Senate Ways & Means Committee in February 2025 and remains pending as of January 2026.
Over the past few months, we’ve built strong legislative support, with key sponsors Senators John Lovick, Manka Dhingra, and Marko Liias leading the charge. With a public hearing already held and momentum growing, we must keep up the advocacy to ensure this bill moves forward. Your voice is crucial in protecting young people from dangerous weight loss and muscle-building supplements—let’s get this bill across the finish line!
A huge thank you to Senators Lovick, Dhingra, and Liias for championing this important legislation to safeguard youth from harmful dietary supplements.
Bill Information
Introduced by Washington State Senators John Lovick, Manka Dhingra, and Marko Liias in the 2025-2026 legislative session, SB 5622would establish age restrictions on the sale of diet pills and dietary supplements to minors. The bill establishes enforcement mechanisms to ensure compliance and empowers regulatory bodies to oversee implementation.