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NY S08059
Bill
Status
6/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jamaal Bailey
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AI Summary
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Establishes a blue envelope program through the DMV for vehicle operators and passengers with mental health disorders, behavioral disorders, or neurodivergence (including autism, Tourette syndrome, and ADHD)
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Blue envelopes will hold driver's license, photo ID, vehicle registration, insurance card, and related documents, and will fit in a glove compartment
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Envelopes will display information useful to law enforcement on the outside and include instructions for effective communication and stress reduction during police interactions
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Program materials will be available by mail and at all state and county motor vehicle offices, with no medical information required to request materials and no records kept of recipients
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Requires the Municipal Police Training Council to establish mandatory training for all police officers on the blue envelope program, including communication techniques, stress reduction, and information about mental health and neurodivergence
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Takes effect one year after becoming law
Legislative Description
Establishes a blue envelope program for persons with mental health disorders, behavioral disorders and persons who are neurodivergent to be provided with blue envelopes to keep their identification, vehicle registration, and other related documents to improve their safety during law enforcement interactions; requires the municipal police training council to promulgate rules and regulations requiring training and instruction for all police officers with respect to the blue envelope program.
Last Action
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
1/7/2026