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Governor signs slate of Washington bills, including ‘Tyler’s Law’ to restrict concentrated sodium nitrate sales
Summary
At a ceremonial event in Kenmore, the governor signed a package of House bills on public safety, parks leases, tax clarifications, early learning and health-care access — including House Bill 1209 ("Tyler’s Law"), which restricts online sales of highly concentrated sodium nitrate.
Unidentified Speaker, who identified themself as governor, signed a series of House bills at The Lodge at Saint Edward State Park in Kenmore during a ceremonial bill-signing event. The legislation covers public-safety measures, administrative changes, and programs affecting childcare, health care and housing.
The most prominent measure signed was House Bill 1209, called “Tyler’s Law.” The governor said the bill "regulates the sale of highly concentrated sodium nitrate, a product linked to multiple suicides," and recognized the family of Tyler Schmidt, a Clark County teenager who died by suicide after purchasing sodium nitrate online. The governor said Tyler’s family attended and credited Representative Charlotte Mena and companion sponsor Senator Doe for sponsoring the bill. "This 1 is for you," the governor said during the signing.
Other bills signed at the event included House Bill 1024, which…
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