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House unanimously approves ‘blue envelope’ program to alert officers when a driver has autism
Summary
The House passed a bill authorizing an optional blue‑envelope program and windshield sticker to let police know a stopped driver or occupant has an autism diagnosis; sponsors committed to pursue additional training for officers. Final vote was unanimous, 119–0.
The House approved legislation creating an optional "blue envelope" program intended to help law enforcement recognize when a person involved in a traffic stop has an autism diagnosis or other qualifying condition.
Under the program as described on the floor, a family or individual would obtain a small blue envelope containing medical and contact information. A vehicle could display a…
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