(New Title) establishing a voluntary "blue envelope" program for drivers with autism spectrum disorders and trauma and stressor-related disorders.
Sponsored By: Jodi K Newell (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Free blue envelopes for drivers with autism
Beginning January 1, 2026, New Hampshire drivers with autism can request a free blue envelope from the state motor vehicle division. Drivers must provide proof of autism; a parent or guardian requests the envelope for a minor. The voluntary program provides envelopes with outside guidance to help police and drivers communicate. Inside, envelopes have space for emergency contacts, a driver's license, vehicle registration, and optional information from a health care provider. The guidance tells users to attach the envelope to the driver's sun visor in the down position. The safety commissioner can set rules for envelope design, proof of autism, handling private medical information, and visor attachment.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Jodi K Newell
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Alissandra Murray
Democratic • House
Donovan Fenton
Democratic • Senate
Heath Howard
Democratic • House
Jeffrey Tenczar
Republican • House
Jonah Orion Wheeler
Democratic • House
Timothy Lang
Republican • Senate
Linda C Harriott-Gathright
Democratic • House
Loren Selig
Democratic • House
Lucius Parshall
Democratic • House
Samantha Jacobs
Democratic • House
Terry W Roy
Republican • House
David H. Watters
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/14/2025; Chapter 17; eff. 07/13/2025
5/21/2025HouseEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/01/2025); SJ 12
5/6/2025SenateEnrolled (in recess of) 05/01/2025 HJ 13 P. 31
5/6/2025HouseOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/17/2025; SJ 10
4/17/2025SenateCommittee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/17/2025; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 17
3/27/2025SenateHearing: 03/25/2025, Room 101, LOB, 01:10 pm; SC 14
3/19/2025SenateIntroduced 03/06/2025 and Referred to Transportation; SJ 7
3/11/2025SenateOught to Pass with Amendment 2025-0129h: MA VV 02/06/2025 HJ 4 P. 47
2/6/2025HouseAmendment # 2025-0129h: AA VV 02/06/2025 HJ 4 P. 47
2/6/2025HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0129h (NT) 01/28/2025 (Vote 16-0; RC) HC 10 P. 13
1/30/2025HouseExecutive Session: 01/28/2025 01:30 pm LOB 203
1/22/2025HousePublic Hearing: 01/21/2025 10:20 am LOB 203
1/15/2025HouseIntroduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Transportation HJ 2 P. 7
1/6/2025House
Bill Text
Enrolled
5/6/2025
Introduced
1/6/2025
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION
Version adopted by both bodies
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