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WI AB815

WI AB815
Creating a blue envelope program, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)

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Introduced
01/06/2026
In Committee
01/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires the Department of Transportation to establish and administer a blue envelope program to promote inclusivity and enhanced communication between law enforcement officers and individuals with a condition or disability for which additional accommodations or awareness may be necessary. Under the bill, DOT must develop and produce a blue envelope designed to hold a copy of the recipient’s vehicle registration, insurance card, and other useful documents. In addition, the blue envelope must contain all of the following: 1) printed information for the recipient regarding traffic stop safety, 2) printed recommendations for responding law enforcement officers regarding interaction techniques to promote enhanced communication and accommodation between law enforcement officers and the recipient, 3) a space for the recipient to provide emergency contact information, and 4) a space for the recipient or their emergency contact to add additional information pertaining to the recipient’s needs or requested accommodations. Under the bill, an individual may obtain a blue envelope by declaring, on a form provided by DOT, that they have an invisible disability. DOT must provide a blue envelope to an individual that is any of the following: 1) an individual protected by the federal Americans with Disabilities Act; 2) an individual who has a condition or disability for which additional accommodations or awareness may be necessary; or 3) a parent or legal guardian, family member, conservator, or driver of an individual with a disability. For each individual to whom DOT issues a blue envelope, DOT must record the issuance in its file for the individual. The bill requires DOT to promulgate rules for the administration of the blue envelope program, including rules for the development of supplementary training materials for law enforcement. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a "blue envelope program" administered by the Department of Transportation (DOT) to improve communication and understanding between law enforcement and individuals who may need extra accommodations due to a condition or disability, including those with invisible disabilities. The DOT will create and distribute a blue envelope that can hold important documents like vehicle registration and insurance cards, and will also contain printed information for the recipient on traffic stop safety, recommendations for law enforcement on interaction techniques, and spaces for emergency contact and specific accommodation needs. Individuals can obtain an envelope by attesting to having an invisible disability, or the DOT will provide one to individuals covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), those with conditions requiring accommodation, or their caregivers and drivers. The DOT will also keep a record of who receives an envelope and will develop rules for the program's administration, including training materials for law enforcement. The bill also appropriates funds from the general fund for the creation and printing of these envelopes and the development of training materials.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (18)

Last Action

Fiscal estimate received (on 02/03/2026)
(1 Companion Bills)

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