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HB4472Introduced in the House

BLUE ENVELOPE PROGRAM

Passed

Introduced by Michelle Mussman, District 56

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Secretary of State Act. Provides that the Secretary of State shall establish a program to be known as the Blue Envelope Program through which the Office of the Secretary of State shall design and make publicly available blue envelopes that may be used by individuals who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder to hold documents required for the operation of a motor vehicle. Sets forth additional requirements. Provides that an individual diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder may voluntarily participate in the program. Provides that any information provided on the outside of the envelope shall be used solely to support safe and effective communication during interactions with first responders and law enforcement officers and shall not be entered into any federal, State, or local database. Provides that the Secretary of State may adopt rules to implement and administer the program.

Where it stands

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0492

June 26, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

SenateStage: Senate Transportation Committee · May 5, 2026

17

Yes

0

No

2

Absent or Not Voting

19 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

See how each senator voted

SenatorDistrictVote
Omar Aquino2Yes
Mattie Hunter3Yes
Mike Simmons7Not Voting
Ram Villivalam8Yes
Mike Porfirio11Yes
Celina Villanueva12Yes
Robert Peters13Yes
Laura Ellman21Yes
Suzanne Glowiak Hilton23Yes
Seth Lewis24Yes

Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michelle Mussman

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock

  5. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe

  6. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel

  7. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Sheehan

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez

  11. Assigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson

  14. Do Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; 011-000-000

  15. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  16. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.

  17. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond

  18. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher

  19. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Regan Deering

  20. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias

  21. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi

  22. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik

  23. Second Reading - Short Debate

  24. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  25. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley

  26. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 109-000-000

  27. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro

  28. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas

  29. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis

  30. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

  31. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit

  32. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer

  33. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Adam M. Niemerg

  34. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason

  35. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford

  36. Arrive in Senate

  37. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  38. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro

  39. First Reading

  40. Referred to Assignments

  41. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca

  42. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly

  43. Assigned to Transportation

  44. Postponed - Transportation

  45. Do Pass Transportation; 017-000-000

  46. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 7, 2026

  47. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton

  48. Second Reading

  49. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 18, 2026

  50. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **

  51. Third Reading - Passed; 059-000-000

  52. Passed Both Houses

  53. Sent to the Governor

  54. Governor Approved

  55. Effective Date January 1, 2027

  56. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0492

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