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VA HB1097
VA HB1097Driver communication improvement program; drivers diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, etc.
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Driver communication improvement program for drivers diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder; education for law-enforcement officers and emergency medical services providers; educational materials for driver training schools. Requires law-enforcement officers and emergency medical service providers, as a condition of such providers' certification and recertification, to undergo education on the driver communication improvement program for drivers diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. The bill directs the Department of Motor Vehicles to display information about the driver communication improvement program on its website and distribute educational materials to all driver training schools licensed by the Department of Motor Vehicles. This bill is a recommendation of the Virginia Disability Commission.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a Driver Communication Improvement Program for drivers diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, also known as the Blue Envelope Program, and mandates related educational initiatives. Specifically, it requires law-enforcement officers and emergency medical services providers to undergo training on this program as a condition of their certification and recertification. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will prominently display information about the program on its website, detailing how to participate and its benefits, and will also distribute educational materials about the program to all licensed driver training schools. This initiative is a recommendation of the Virginia Disability Commission and aims to improve communication and understanding during interactions between drivers with autism spectrum disorder and first responders.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (7)
Amy Laufer (D)*,
Nadarius Clark (D),
Lily Franklin (D),
Patrick Hope (D),
Karen Keys-Gamarra (D),
Fernando Martinez (D),
Sam Rasoul (D),
Last Action
Reported from Transportation (15-Y 0-N) (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1097 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1097) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1139612.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1097/text/HB1097E |
| Transportation Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1097/text/HB1097AH1 |
| Transportation Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1097/text/HB1097AHC1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1097) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1105260.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1097/text/HB1097 |
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