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WashingtonHB 23232025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Establishing a blue envelope program.

Sponsored By: Carolyn Eslick (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Free traffic-stop envelopes for people with disabilities

Beginning June 11, 2026, Washington law creates a voluntary Blue Envelope Program for drivers and passengers. People with a disability or condition that could affect traffic-stop interactions qualify for free envelopes at any state driver licensing office. Each envelope includes safety tips and guidance for officers on communicating with and accommodating people with brain-based differences. It also says to enclose vehicle documents, such as registration and proof of insurance. The Department of Licensing must develop the program with stakeholder input and keep clear, accessible information on an existing webpage. The department can accept grants, donations, and donated services to support the program.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Carolyn Eslick

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Alex Ramel

    Democratic • House

  • Julia Reed

    Democratic • House

  • Mike Steele

    Republican • House

  • Natasha Hill

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 139 • No: 1

Senate vote • 3/6/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 47 • No: 0 • Other: 2

House vote • 2/16/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 92 • No: 1 • Other: 5

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date 6/11/2026.

    3/18/2026House

  2. Chapter 90, 2026 Laws.

    3/18/2026House

  3. Governor signed.

    3/18/2026legislature

  4. Delivered to Governor.

    3/12/2026legislature

  5. Speaker signed.

    3/11/2026legislature

  6. President signed.

    3/11/2026legislature

  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2.

    3/6/2026House

  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    3/6/2026House

  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

    3/3/2026House

  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

    3/2/2026House

  11. TRAN - Majority; do pass.

    3/2/2026House

  12. First reading, referred to Transportation.

    2/18/2026House

  13. Third reading, passed; yeas, 92; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 5.

    2/16/2026House

  14. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    2/16/2026House

  15. 1st substitute bill substituted.

    2/16/2026House

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

    2/12/2026House

  17. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

    2/3/2026House

  18. TR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

    1/28/2026House

  19. TR - Executive action taken by committee.

    1/28/2026House

  20. First reading, referred to Transportation.

    1/12/2026House

  21. Prefiled for introduction.

    1/8/2026House

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