TO ESTABLISH A BLUE ENVELOPE PROGRAM.

Fiscal Impact Statement Bill: HB1046 Bill Subtitle: TO ESTABLISH A BLUE ENVELOPE PROGRAM. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: Rep. Pilkington and Sen. Davis Basic Change: HB1046 creates the Blue Envelope Program which is aimed at improving communication between law enforcement and individuals with autism spectrum disorder during motor vehicle-related interactions. HB1046 requires the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) to develop and provide specially designed blue envelopes that will: • Identify the driver as an individual who may have autism spectrum disorder; • Contain a driver's essential documents, including their driver's license, vehicle registration, and contact card; and • Display communication guidelines on its exterior that will assist law enforcement in interacting with the driver. An individual with autism spectrum disorder may request a blue envelope from a Revenue Office on or after January 1, 2026. Fiscal Impact: None. Taxpayer Impact: An individual with autism spectrum disorder can request DFA provide a blue envelope that will hold his or her ess