Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
HB 2542: Animal testing alternatives
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2542 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requiring use of alternatives to animal testing methods. Primary sponsor: Mia Gregerson (D). It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 16, 2026): First reading, referred to Consumer Protection & Business.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to the use of alternatives to animal test methods;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mia Gregerson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| April Berg | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Mary Fosse | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Roger Goodman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Mari Leavitt | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Nicole Macri | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Timm Ormsby | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Lisa Parshley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Gerry Pollet | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Alex Ramel | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Shaun Scott | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Tarra Simmons | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- First reading, referred to Consumer Protection & Business.