An Act facilitating better interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder
This bill creates "blue envelopes" to improve police interactions with people with autism spectrum disorder. The envelopes, designed with input from police and autism advocates, contain written communication guidance for officers and instructions for attaching them to vehicle sun visors. Upon request, the Registry of Motor Vehicles will provide these envelopes to individuals with autism or their guardians, who can store licenses and insurance inside. The program takes effect on July 1, 2026.
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1 primary · 11 co-sponsors
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Legislator
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Jo Comerford
DDemocratic
Co
Jamie Eldridge
DDemocratic
Co
Jim Hawkins
DDemocratic
Co
John Keenan
DDemocratic
Co
John Velis
DDemocratic
Co
Manny Cruz
DDemocratic
Co
Marcus Vaughn
RRepublican
Co
Mike Brady
DDemocratic
Co
Mike Moore
DDemocratic
Co
Patrick O'Connor
RRepublican
Co
Sal DiDomenico
DDemocratic
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