CT HB07159

Commissioner of Motor Vehicles must design yellow envelopes by January 1, 2026 that hold driver's license, registration, and insurance while providing guidance on the outside for first responders interacting with persons with cognitive impairments or physical disabilities

Public awareness materials including brochures, wallet cards, lanyards, seat belt covers, window decals, and magnets must be developed and distributed at DMV offices, law enforcement units, fire departments, and ambulance services at no charge to eligible individuals or their families

Police basic training programs must include information about blue envelopes (for autism spectrum disorder) and yellow envelopes (for cognitive impairments/physical disabilities) starting January 1, 2026, along with techniques for handling incidents like wandering

Commission on Fire Prevention and Control must establish optional fire service training programs covering blue and yellow envelope awareness and interaction techniques for persons with autism, cognitive impairments, or nonverbal learning disorders

Department of Public Health must annually compile and distribute approved training programs for ambulance services and EMS personnel that include information on blue and yellow envelopes and techniques for handling relevant incidents