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WashingtonHB 23232025-2026 Regular SessionHouse

Establishing a blue envelope program.

Sponsored By: Carolyn Eslick (Republican)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Free blue envelope for drivers with disabilities

The law creates a voluntary “blue envelope” program run by the Department of Licensing. Drivers or passengers with a disability or condition that can affect a traffic stop can use it, including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, Tourette syndrome, and similar conditions. You can get a blue envelope for free at any driver licensing office. The envelope includes safety tips for the holder, short guidance for officers on interacting with neurodiverse people, and a reminder to keep registration and insurance inside.

Support and info for blue envelope program

The Department of Licensing keeps clear, accessible blue envelope program information and resources on its website. The department can apply for and accept grants, donations, and services from public or private groups 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. President signed.

    3/11/2026legislature

  6. Speaker 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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