Newly styled fashion bill debuts on Washington's legislative runway

Some Washington state lawmakers want the fashion industry to be less “clothes-minded” about sharing information on their environmental and labor practices.

Rep. Sharlett Mena, D-Tacoma, introduced House Bill 1107 on the first day of this year’s session, which began Monday. The legislation intends to hold fashion giants with gross income over $100 million more accountable for how their products harm the environment.

“Fashion is a huge part of culture and style,” Mena said. “But the stories of our clothes and shoes begin way before they reach our closets and long after we’ve thrown them out or donated them.”

Retailers and other business interests are pushing back, saying the proposed regulations would drive up costs and that the issues involved are better left to the federal government.

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