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MA H3655
Facilitating better interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder
summary
Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
By Representatives Domb of Amherst and Garballey of Arlington, a petition of Mindy Domb and Sean Garballey that the Registry of Motor Vehicles design certain envelopes to enhance effective communications and interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder. Transportation.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) to design and make available special blue-colored envelopes specifically for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to help improve interactions with law enforcement during traffic stops. These "blue envelopes" will provide written guidance on the outside about how to effectively communicate with police officers when someone with ASD is interacting with them, and will include instructions for easily attaching the envelope to a vehicle's sun visor. The envelopes will be large enough to hold important documents like a driver's license, vehicle registration, and insurance card. Any person with ASD, or their parent or guardian, can request these envelopes from the RMV. The bill was developed in consultation with state police, the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, and autism advocacy organizations, with the goal of reducing potential misunderstandings and helping to create safer interactions between police officers and individuals with autism. The provisions of this bill will take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (39)
Mindy Domb (D)*,
Sean Garballey (D)*,
Jim Arciero (D),
James Arena-Derosa (D),
Michelle Badger (D),
Christine Barber (D),
Natalie Blais (D),
Michael Brady (D),
Dan Cahill (D),
Tackey Chan (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Manny Cruz (D),
Leigh Davis (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Bill Galvin (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Chris Hendricks (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Brad Jones (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
Patrick Kearney (D),
Sally Kerans (D),
Kathy LaNatra (D),
David Linsky (D),
John Marsi (R),
Steve Owens (D),
Dan Sena (D),
Priscila Sousa (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Erika Uyterhoeven (D),
Marcus Vaughn (R),
Dave Vieira (R),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Last Action
Senate concurred (on 02/27/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3655 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3655.pdf |
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