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WashingtonSB 56892025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Adding blood type information to drivers' licenses and identicards.

Sponsored By: Paul Harris (Republican)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Outreach and rules for blood type on ID cards

Beginning January 1, 2026, the Department of Licensing works with health providers, emergency responders, and blood donation groups to tell people about this option. The department can set rules on what proof counts and update systems so it runs smoothly.

Add blood type to state ID

Beginning January 1, 2026, you can choose to print your blood type on your Washington driver’s license or identicard. You must show proof from a licensed doctor, medical facility, or blood donation group. The department provides forms to submit your proof when you apply or renew. The Department of Licensing may charge a one-time fee up to $2 the first time you add it.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Paul Harris

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Marcus Riccelli

    Democratic • Senate

  • Shelly Short

    Republican • Senate

  • T'wina Nobles

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 131 • No: 14

House vote • 4/15/2025

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 82 • No: 14 • Other: 2

Senate vote • 3/5/2025

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 49 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date 1/1/2026.

    5/12/2025Senate

  2. Chapter 217, 2025 Laws.

    5/12/2025Senate

  3. Governor signed.

    5/12/2025legislature

  4. Delivered to Governor.

    4/22/2025legislature

  5. Speaker signed.

    4/18/2025legislature

  6. President signed.

    4/18/2025legislature

  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 82; nays, 14; absent, 0; excused, 2.

    4/15/2025Senate

  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    4/15/2025Senate

  9. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

    4/14/2025Senate

  10. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

    4/8/2025Senate

  11. TR - Majority; do pass.

    4/4/2025Senate

  12. TR - Executive action taken by committee.

    4/4/2025Senate

  13. First reading, referred to Transportation.

    3/7/2025Senate

  14. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    3/5/2025Senate

  15. Floor amendment(s) adopted.

    3/5/2025Senate

  16. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.

    3/5/2025Senate

  17. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

    3/3/2025Senate

  18. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

    2/28/2025Senate

  19. TRAN - Majority; do pass.

    2/27/2025Senate

  20. First reading, referred to Transportation.

    2/6/2025Senate

  21. Introduced

    2/6/2025Senate

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