The California Assembly last week amended SB 707, which would create a manufacturer-funded recycling program for textiles (defined to include apparel and textile articles). Pursuant to ISPA’s request, the amended bill continues to exclude materials managed under MRC’s California mattress recycling program (which includes mattresses, foundations and futons). ISPA is working with the bill’s proponents to clarify another definition in the amended bill.

Although the California Senate passed an earlier version of SB 707 in May 2023, if the Assembly passes the amended version of the bill, it must return to the Senate for another vote.