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CT HB05559
An Act Concerning Communication Between Persons With Autism Spectrum Disorder And Law Enforcement Officers.
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Introduced
01/17/2019
01/17/2019
In Committee
04/25/2019
04/25/2019
Crossed Over
04/24/2019
04/24/2019
Passed
Dead
06/05/2019
06/05/2019
Introduced Session
2019 General Assembly
Bill Summary
To require the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles to make available, upon request by a person with autism spectrum disorder, a blue envelope to contain such person's operator's license, registration and insurance card.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles to design and make available blue envelopes that provide written information and guidance on effective communication between a police officer and a person with autism spectrum disorder, and can hold the person's driver's license, registration, and insurance card. The commissioner must provide these blue envelopes upon request to individuals with autism spectrum disorder or their parents/guardians, starting on January 1, 2020. The bill was drafted for accuracy and clarity.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (36)
Liz Linehan (D)*,
Catherine Abercrombie (D),
Andre Baker (D),
Matt Blumenthal (D),
Billy Buckbee (R),
Larry Butler (D),
Juan Candelaria (D),
Christie Carpino (R),
Michelle Cook (D),
Stephanie Cummings (R),
Tom Delnicki (R),
Tammy Exum (D),
Livvy Floren (R),
Bobby Gibson (D),
Irene Haines (R),
John Hampton (D),
Leslee Hill (R),
Kathy Kennedy (R),
Rick Lopes (D),
Brandon McGee (D),
David Michel (D),
Marilyn Moore (D),
Russell Morin (D),
Anthony Nolan (D),
Cara Pavalock-D'Amato (R),
William Petit (R),
Geraldo Reyes (D),
Emmett Riley (D),
Kara Rochelle (D),
Christopher Rosario (D),
Kim Rose (D),
Kate Rotella (D),
Kevin Ryan (D),
Richard Smith (R),
J.P. Sredzinski (R),
Tami Zawistowski (R),
Other Sponsors (1)
Transportation Committee (J)
Last Action
Senate Calendar Number 422 (on 04/25/2019)
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