ESHB 1878 Improving Young Driver Safety passed in 2025. It has several requirements that we're implementing over the next 6 years. To ensure the changes have the intended impact, the we're working to collaborate with:
- Customers.
- Families.
- Industry partners.
- Other impacted entities.
Part of this work required by law is rulemaking. We'll conduct this specific rulemaking series to establish or update the following requirements:
- Expanded age requirements for driver education
- Financial assistance using vouchers for driver training education
- Behind-the-wheel learning standards and hardship allowances
- Self-paced online classroom
- Electronic translation device policies
- Technical cleanup for clarity and consistency
Share your input on upcoming rulemaking
Session 1
June 23, 2026, 10 AM to 11 a.m.
Purpose
Share a brief overview of the bill, DOL implementation requirements, and draft rule language. Time for questions and answers will be included.
Session 1 Zoom meeting
Join Session 1 on Zoom
Meeting ID: 865 7499 2849
Passcode: 130621
Dial in by phone: 1-253-215-8782 (United States, Tacoma) or 1-253-205-0468 (United States)
Phone conference ID: 865 7499 2849#
Phone conference passcode: *130621#
Session 2.1
July 7, 2026, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Focus
Financial Assistance (Voucher) Program
Purpose
Gather stakeholder feedback and share any initial concerns/limitations with suggested changes to the draft rule language. Time for questions and answers will be included.
Session 2.1 Zoom meeting
Join Session 2.1 via Zoom
Meeting ID: 869 1642 9662
Passcode: 100783
Dial in by phone: +1-253-215-8782 (United States, Tacoma) or +1-253-205-0468 (United States)
Phone conference ID: 869 1642 9662#
Phone conference Passcode: *100783#
Session 2.2
July 9, 2026, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Focus
Impacts to drive training schools
Purpose
Gather stakeholder feedback and share any initial concerns/limitations with suggested changes to the draft rule language. Time for questions and answers will be included.
Session 2.2 Zoom meeting
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Meeting ID: 867 4851 8529
Passcode: 540970
Dial in by phone: 1-253-215-8782 (United States, Tacoma) or 1-253-205-0468 (United States)
Phone conference ID: 867 4851 8529#
Phone conference Passcode: *540970#
Session 2.3
July 14, 2026, 10 AM – 12 PM (PDT)
Focus
Impacts on driver licenses, waivers, and special programs
Purpose
Gather stakeholder feedback and share any initial concerns/limitations with suggested changes to the draft rule language. Time for questions and answers will be included.
Session 2.3 Zoom meeting
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Meeting ID: 860 6132 6599
Passcode: 212275
Dial in by phone: 1-253-215-8782 (United States, Tacoma) or 1-253-205-0468 (United States)
Phone conference ID: 860 6132 6599#
Phone conference passcode: *212275#
Session 3
August 4, 2026, 10 AM – 11 AM (PDT)
Purpose
Share final rule language, review feedback, how the rule language was or was not adjusted and why, and share rulemaking next steps. Time for questions and answers will be included.
Session 3 Zoom meeting
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Meeting ID: 852 3429 2978
Passcode: 064141
Dial in by phone: 1-253-215-8782 (United States, Tacoma) or 1-253-205-0468 (United States)
Phone conference ID: 852 3429 2978#
Phone conference passcode: *064141#
Comments and questions
We welcome your comments and input outside of these listening sessions. Please email related comments or questions to rulescoordinator@dol.wa.gov.