establishing a voluntary "blue envelope" program for drivers with autism spectrum disorders and trauma and stressor-related disorders.
House Bill 140 establishes a voluntary "Blue Envelope Program" to improve communication between law enforcement and drivers with autism spectrum or trauma and stressor-related disorders. The Division of Motor Vehicles will design and provide these free envelopes, which include written guidance for effective communication during traffic stops. The envelopes also offer space for a driver's license, registration, emergency contact information, and optional health details. Drivers or their guardians can request an envelope with proof of diagnosis, and it is designed to be displayed on the vehicle's visor for easy access.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Jan 6, 2025
Signed May 21, 2025
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13
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5
Committee
4
Amendments
1
May 21, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/14/2025; Chapter 17; eff. 07/13/2025
lower
Apr 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/17/2025; SJ 10
upper
Mar 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/17/2025; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 17
upper
Mar 11, 2025
Introduced
Introduced 03/06/2025 and Referred to Transportation; SJ 7
upper
Feb 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-0129h: MA VV 02/06/2025 HJ 4 P. 47
lower
Feb 6, 2025
Introduced
Amendment # 2025-0129h: AA VV 02/06/2025 HJ 4 P. 47
lower
Jan 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0129h (NT) 01/28/2025 (Vote 16-0; RC) HC 10 P. 13
lower
Jan 6, 2025
Introduced
Introduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Transportation HJ 2 P. 7
lower
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
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