HB1381 mandates language assistance for voters in Washington counties with significant language minority groups.

HB1381 requires county auditors in Washington to provide electoral materials in the languages of designated language minority groups. Counties are designated based on census data showing significant populations with limited English proficiency and higher illiteracy rates. The Secretary of State will establish a grant program to fund these efforts and must report on the impact by December 1, 2031. The law expires on December 31, 2031.

HB1381 mandates language assistance for voters in Washington counties with significant language minority groups.

HB1381 requires county auditors in Washington to provide electoral materials in the languages of designated language minority groups. Counties are designated based on census data showing significant populations with limited English proficiency and higher illiteracy rates. The Secretary of State will establish a grant program to fund these efforts and must report on the impact by December 1, 2031. The law expires on December 31, 2031.