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WA SB5689
Bill
Status
Passed
5/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Paul Harris
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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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