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SB 5622

Establishing age restrictions on diet pills and dietary supplements.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Manka Dhingra and 2 co-sponsors

SB 5622 restricts minors' access to diet pills and dietary supplements in Washington, requiring age verification at purchase to reduce health risks from unregulated products.

Referred to Ways & Means.
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Bill Summary · SB 5622

Legislative bill overview

SB 5622 proposes establishing age restrictions on the sale and purchase of diet pills and dietary supplements in Washington State. The bill aims to prevent minors from accessing these products without appropriate oversight, similar to age-gating regulations applied to other consumables.

Why is this important

Diet pills and certain supplements can pose serious health risks to developing adolescents, including cardiovascular strain, eating disorder exacerbation, and dependency issues. This legislation addresses a regulatory gap where these products currently lack age-based sales restrictions despite containing potent active ingredients that affect minors differently than adults.

Potential points of contention

  • Enforcement challenges: Distinguishing between regulated supplements, unregulated dietary supplements, and products marketed as "natural" creates compliance complexity for retailers and inconsistent enforcement
  • Parental authority vs. state intervention: Questions about whether government should override parental discretion in purchasing decisions for their own children
  • Industry impact: The supplement industry—a multi-billion dollar sector—may face reduced market access and compliance costs, particularly for small retailers
  • Definition concerns: The bill's scope depends heavily on how "diet pills" and "dietary supplements" are legally defined, which could be overly broad or create loopholes
  • Access to legitimate products: Adolescents with genuine medical needs (certain vitamins, supplements prescribed by doctors) may face barriers

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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