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MA H3655

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mindy Domb

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Creates a "blue envelope" program through the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles to improve police interactions with drivers who have autism spectrum disorder

  • Blue envelopes must display written guidance on the exterior for enhancing communication between officers and individuals with autism

  • Envelopes designed to hold driver's license, registration, and insurance card, with instructions for attaching to the driver's side sun visor

  • Design requires collaboration between State Police, RMV, Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, and autism advocacy organizations such as Advocates for Autism of Massachusetts

  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Facilitating better interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

9/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means9/8/2025
Transportation2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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