Fashion Environmental Accountability Act of 2025.

Assembly Member Addis's Fashion Environmental Accountability Act of 2025 establishes comprehensive environmental reporting and chemical safety requirements for fashion sellers operating in California. The legislation requires fashion companies with annual revenues exceeding $100 million to conduct environmental due diligence, monitor greenhouse gas emissions, and ensure their products meet specific chemical thresholds.

The bill mandates fashion sellers to publicly disclose their greenhouse gas emissions starting in 2026, beginning with direct emissions and purchased energy usage, followed by supply chain emissions in 2027. Companies must establish emission reduction targets and maintain detailed records of their supply chain relationships, with progressive disclosure requirements extending from immediate suppliers to raw material producers by 2032.

Beginning January 2027, fashion products must comply with strict limits on regulated chemicals, including specific thresholds for substances such as azo-amines, bisphenols, and phthalates. The Department of Toxic Substances Control will oversee chemical compliance, while the State Air Resources Board will monitor greenhouse gas emissions reporting. Companies must submit annual Environmental Due Diligence Reports detailing their compliance efforts and environmental impact assessments.

The enforcement framework includes civil penalties ranging from $5,000 for initial violations to $50,000 for subsequent infractions. Collected penalties will fund the Fashion Environmental Remediation Fund, supporting implementation and environmental remediation projects. The legislation provides companies with grace periods for compliance and requires regulatory agencies to publish enforcement guidelines prior to implementation.