Bill > HB4472

This bill establishes a "Blue Envelope Program" managed by the Secretary of State, in collaboration with a nonprofit organization that supports individuals with autism spectrum disorder. The program will create and distribute specially designed blue envelopes for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder to hold their motor vehicle operation documents, such as their driver's license and insurance card. These envelopes will feature written information identifying the holder as having autism spectrum disorder, provide guidance for law enforcement officers on how to communicate effectively with such individuals, and include a space for emergency contact information. Participation in the program is voluntary, and any information on the envelope will be used exclusively to facilitate safe communication with first responders and law enforcement, and will not be stored in any government database. The envelopes will be available at Driver Services facilities and the Illinois State Library, and can also be requested by law enforcement, fire departments, and libraries. The Secretary of State is authorized to create rules to implement and manage this program.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=4472&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104