SB 2260 Mississippi Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Blue Envelope Program; establish to enhance effective communication between law enforcement and drivers with autism.

SB 2260 establishes Mississippi's Blue Envelope Program to improve communication between law enforcement and drivers with autism spectrum disorder. The program provides a free package including a blue envelope, a window decal, informational materials on autism-friendly interactions, and a contact card. Drivers with a diagnosis (or their parents/guardians for minors) can request the package to store their license, insurance, and emergency contact info in the envelope - placed visibly in their vehicle. Law enforcement can access this information if a driver becomes nonverbal during a stop. The program takes effect July 1, 2025, and is administered by the Department of Public Safety.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
Mar 2025
Introduced Feb 7, 2025 Signed Mar 12, 2025
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Floor votes · Senate Feb 6, 2025 · House Mar 5, 2025

How they voted

510
Passed
Total votes 51
Feb 6, 2025
D Democratic16
16 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican35
35 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
11
Key actions
5
Committee
4
Mar 12, 2025
Signed into law
Approved by Governor
executive
Mar 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Title Suff Do Pass
lower
Feb 10, 2025
Committee
Referred To Transportation
lower
Feb 7, 2025
Introduced
Transmitted To House
upper
Feb 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Jan 29, 2025
Upper · Passed
Title Suff Do Pass
upper
Jan 20, 2025
Committee
Referred To Highways and Transportation
upper
0 primary · 8 co-sponsors

Sponsors

No sponsor information available.