West VirginiaHB 40532026 Regular SessionHouse

To establish the blue envelope program.

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Blue envelopes for drivers with disabilities

By January 1, 2027, the State Police create the Blue Envelope Program for some drivers with disabilities. Drivers with autism, dementia, or intellectual or developmental disabilities can get a durable blue envelope by mail, at any State Police detachment, or at any county motor vehicle office. The envelope states the diagnosis and gives officers tips for safe, clear communication. It has space for your communication needs and emergency contacts, and holds your license, registration, and insurance. You place your registration and insurance inside and hand the envelope and your license to the officer during a stop or crash.

Privacy rules for envelope requests

The State Police may collect only the information needed to send you a Blue Envelope. They may not keep any identifying information after they mail or hand you the envelope. This protects your privacy if you request the envelope.

Liability and verification rules for envelopes

The State Police do not verify what is written on a blue envelope. Using the envelope does not make the State or its staff liable for errors in it. People and agencies who act in good faith under the program are immune from civil and criminal claims. This immunity does not apply if someone knowingly shares false information.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Walter Hall
Republican • House

Cosponsors

Kathie Hess Crouse
Republican • House
Sarah Drennan
Republican • House
Bob Fehrenbacher
Republican • House
Scot C. Heckert
Republican • House
Rick Hillenbrand
Republican • House
Josh Holstein
Republican • House
Erica Moore
Republican • House
Jonathan Pinson
Republican • House
Andy Shamblin
Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 226 • No: 0

House vote • 3/13/2026

House concurred in Senate amendment and title amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 496)

Yes: 96 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/10/2026

Passed Senate (Roll No. 392)

Yes: 34 • No: 0

House vote • 2/10/2026

Passed House (Roll No. 62)