The Streatery Program Endorsements and Protest Process Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 aims to enhance the regulatory framework for outdoor dining establishments, specifically those located under the jurisdiction of the Washington Convention and Sports Authority. The bill allows retailers with commercial street frontage in this area to be licensed for a streatery and mandates that alcohol businesses obtain a streatery endorsement from the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board to operate. Additionally, it expands the carry-out and delivery license requirements for these retailers and establishes a 45-day public comment period for streatery, summer garden, and sidewalk café endorsement and license applications, ensuring that there is a formal notice and opportunity for public protest regarding these applications.

Key amendments include the introduction of definitions for "streatery" and "Washington Convention and Sports Authority food and alcohol business," as well as the requirement for establishments to demonstrate compliance with specific operational standards to obtain the necessary endorsements or licenses. The bill also stipulates that any establishment wishing to sell or permit the consumption of alcoholic beverages on a streatery must apply for the appropriate endorsement or license by December 31, 2025, or face penalties. Furthermore, it clarifies that applications for these endorsements or licenses will be treated as substantial changes in operation, thus triggering additional notice requirements.