House2025-26 session

SHB 2114 — Concerning defective license plates issued by the department of licensing.

Signed into law — Chapter 172, Laws of 2026

Sponsor
Engell
Introduced
February 9, 2026
Status
C 172 L 26
Last action
Effective date 1/1/2027. (March 24, 2026)

What this bill does

Requires the Department of Licensing (DOL) to waive fees for a replacement license plate or plates if the license plate is defective, is within 24 months of issuance, and is for the same vehicle. Allows the DOL to waive fees for a replacement license plate or plates if the license plate is defective, is between 2 to 5 years of issuance, and is for the same vehicle.

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Floor votes

  • House — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 13, 2026
    94 yea · 0 nay · 4 not voting
  • House — Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · March 12, 2026
    96 yea · 0 nay · 2 not voting
  • Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · March 4, 2026
    48 yea · 0 nay · 1 not voting

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