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WA SB5689

Bill

Status

Passed

5/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paul Harris

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows Washington residents to voluntarily include their blood type on driver's licenses and identicards, effective January 1, 2026
  • Requires applicants to provide documentation verifying blood type from a licensed physician, medical facility, or blood donation organization
  • Authorizes the Department of Licensing to charge a one-time administrative fee not exceeding $2 for processing initial blood type designation requests
  • Directs the department to coordinate with health care providers, emergency responders, and blood donation organizations to educate the public about this option
  • Passed the Senate 49-0 and the House 82-14; signed by Governor Bob Ferguson on May 12, 2025

Legislative Description

Adding blood type information to drivers' licenses and identicards.

Last Action

Effective date 1/1/2026.

5/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules4/8/2025
Transportation3/7/2025
Rules2/28/2025
Transportation2/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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