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MA S2285
Facilitating better interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
02/22/2022
02/22/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to facilitate better interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder. Transportation.
AI Summary
This bill aims to facilitate better interactions between police officers and individuals with autism spectrum disorder. It requires the Registry of Motor Vehicles, in consultation with the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association and autism advocacy organizations, to design and provide blue envelopes that can hold a person's driver's license, registration, and insurance card. The envelopes will include written guidance on how to enhance communication between the police officer and the person with autism. The bill also instructs individuals with autism or their guardians to attach the envelope to the driver's sunvisor for easy and safe access. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2022.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 02/22/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2285 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2285.pdf |
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