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Committee examines 'Blue Envelope' evidence-sharing programs and questions fit for Montana
Summary
Legislative staff presented out-of-state Blue Envelope program models; committee members asked how the program would work in Montana and what operational or privacy safeguards would be required.
On Nov. 19, 2025, the Law and Justice Interim Committee reviewed the Blue Envelope program, with lead staff Laura Sherley presenting program overviews and implementation examples from other states. Sherley referenced multiple exhibits supporting the presentation.
Committee members, including Rep. Steven Kelly and Vice Presiding Officer Zooey Zephyr, asked about program mechanics, evidence chain-of-custody, and whether existing Montana statutes would accommodate the model. Sen. Sue Vinton raised procedural questions before she did not return after the lunch recess.
Public comment followed; May Simmons spoke during the Blue Envelope discussion. The committee asked staff for additional details and examples of statutory language and implementation steps to assess whether the Blue Envelope approach could be adapted in Montana.
