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This bill establishes the Blue Envelope Program within the Michigan Department of State to support individuals with disabilities or communication impediments. The program allows qualified individuals to obtain a free blue envelope from any secretary of state branch office, which can contain important personal documents such as identification, contact information, emergency contacts, vehicle registration, insurance documents, and detailed information about the individual's disability or communication challenges. A qualified individual is defined as someone diagnosed with a disability or who has a communication impediment designation on their driver's license or identification card. The program also provides a free sticker, bracelet, or lanyard that indicates the person is carrying a blue envelope and has a disability. During interactions with law enforcement, a qualified individual may present their blue envelope, which is intended to help facilitate communication and provide context about their specific needs or potential reactions. The bill defines disability as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities and aims to create a supportive tool for individuals with disabilities to manage their personal information and interactions.

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