HB140
House · 2025 sessionDemocraticSigned into lawBlue envelope program for drivers
AI-generatedEstablishes a voluntary 'blue envelope' program allowing drivers with autism spectrum disorder or trauma and stressor-related disorders to carry and present written communication guidance to law enforcement.
(New Title) establishing a voluntary "blue envelope" program for drivers with autism spectrum disorders and trauma and stressor-related disorders.Official record
Division of testimonyComputed by this site
13 submissionsAll 3 written submissions were individually written — no organized campaign detected.
Status
Signed into law · May 21, 2025- ✓Introduced
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The record · every submission as filed
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Linda Harriott-Gathright for Myself Nashua To The Chair and Committee Members, I thank representative Newell for bringing the bill forward. This is a win for challenged person as well as anyone that may need to assist him/her at any time. The more information provided to those involved will assist in the tools to better serve/respond to each situation. Rep Harriott-Gathright Hills 10 | Nashua | Support | 354 | Jan 21, 2025 | |
Barbara Spike for Myself Plymouth This bill is very helpful to establish a program, named the Blue Envelope Program, where a motor vehicle driver with an autism spectrum disorder may carry and present to law enforcement a blue envelope containing written information and guidance on effective communication with the driver. | Plymouth | Support | 289 | Jan 21, 2025 | |
Mary Osborne for Myself Dover As the mother of an autistic 17 year old son, this program would be very helpful for our family. My son does have special communication needs, but wants very much to learn how to drive. This would make it more safe for him, and give me peace of mind. | Dover | Support | 254 | Jan 21, 2025 | |
Samantha Jacobs for Myself Keene Position recorded without written comment. | Keene | Support | — | Jan 21, 2025 | |
Richard Crocker for Myself Meredith Position recorded without written comment. | Meredith | Support | — | Jan 21, 2025 | |
Wendy Chase for Myself Laconia Position recorded without written comment. | Laconia | Support | — | Jan 21, 2025 | |
Jonathan Tolman for Myself Moultonborough Position recorded without written comment. | Moultonborough | Support | — | Jan 21, 2025 | |
Birgit Walker for Myself Wolfeboro Position recorded without written comment. | Wolfeboro | Support | — | Jan 21, 2025 | |
Janet Lucas for Myself Campton Position recorded without written comment. | Campton | Support | — | Jan 21, 2025 | |
Rep. Nancy Murphy for Merrimack, Hillsborough 12 Merrimack Position recorded without written comment. | Merrimack | Support | — | Jan 21, 2025 | |
Eric Pauer for Myself Brookline Position recorded without written comment. | Brookline | Oppose | — | Jan 21, 2025 | |
Cindy Kudlik for Myself Grafton Position recorded without written comment. | Grafton | Support | — | Jan 21, 2025 | |
Donovan Fenton for SD 10 SD 10 Position recorded without written comment. | SD 10 | Support | — | Jan 21, 2025 |