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WV SB882

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robbie Morris

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the West Virginia State Police to develop and implement a "Blue Envelope Program" by January 1, 2027, providing durable blue-colored envelopes to drivers with autism spectrum disorder to ease communication during traffic stops or accidents

  • Envelopes must clearly indicate the driver has autism, include best practices for law enforcement interaction, provide space for the driver's specific communication needs, and be large enough to hold license, registration, and insurance documents

  • Program materials must be available by mail and at every State Police detachment and county motor vehicle office throughout West Virginia

  • Prohibits the State Police from collecting or storing any identifying information about envelope recipients beyond what is necessary for distribution

  • Provides immunity from civil and criminal liability for anyone acting in good faith under the program, unless they knowingly provide false information

Legislative Description

Establishing Blue Envelope Program to promote communication between law enforcement and community members

Last Action

To Transportation and Infrastructure

2/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation and Infrastructure 2/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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