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HB2651 • 2026

blue envelope program; autism spectrum

HB2651 - blue envelope program; autism spectrum

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Sarah Liguori, Anna Abeytia, Cesar Aguilar, Lorena Austin, Junelle Cavero, Janeen Connolly, Oscar De Los Santos, Nancy Gutierrez, Aaron Márquez, Mae Peshlakai, Mariana Sandoval, Stephanie Simacek
Last action
2026-01-21
Official status
House second read
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill summary does not provide specific details on the contents of the blue envelope beyond what is required by law.

Blue Envelope Program for Autism Spectrum Disorder

This bill establishes a voluntary Blue Envelope Program that helps people with autism spectrum disorder communicate effectively with law enforcement during traffic stops or other interactions.

What This Bill Does

  • Establishes the Blue Envelope Program as a voluntary initiative to improve communication between individuals with autism and law enforcement officers.
  • Provides blue envelopes in English and Spanish for drivers diagnosed with autism who request them.
  • Requires collaboration among the department, University of Arizona, and community stakeholders to design the envelope's contents based on evidence-based practices.

Who It Names or Affects

  • People with autism spectrum disorder
  • Law enforcement officers

Terms To Know

Blue Envelope Program
A voluntary program that helps people with autism communicate better with police during traffic stops or other interactions.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
A range of conditions affecting social skills, communication, and behavior.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify how the program will be funded.
  • It is unclear what specific information will be included in the blue envelope beyond vehicle registration and insurance details.

Bill History

  1. 2026-01-21 House

    House second read

  2. 2026-01-20 House

    House Rules: None

  3. 2026-01-20 House

    House Public Safety & Law Enforcement: None

  4. 2026-01-20 House

    House first read

Official Summary Text

HB2651 - blue envelope program; autism spectrum

Current Bill Text

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REFERENCE TITLE:
blue envelope program; autism spectrum

State of Arizona

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature

Second Regular Session

2026

HB 2651

Introduced by

Representatives
Liguori: Abeytia, Aguilar, Austin, Cavero, Connolly, De Los Santos,
Gutierrez, M�rquez, Peshlakai, Sandoval, Simacek

AN
ACT

Amending title 28, Arizona Revised
Statutes, by adding chapter 33; relating to law enforcement OFFICIALS.

(TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE)

Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:

Section 1. Title 28, Arizona Revised Statutes,
is amended by adding chapter 33, to read:

CHAPTER 33

BLUE ENVELOPE PROGRAM

ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

START_STATUTE
28-9801.

Definitions

In this chapter, unless the context otherwise
requires:

1. "Blue envelope" means an
envelope that is marked with instructions and information for both the driver
and the law enforcement officer, pursuant to this chapter.

2. "Blue envelope program"
means the voluntary program established by this chapter that is designed to
facilitate effective communication between certified peace officers and persons
with autism spectrum disorder during traffic stops or other law enforcement
interactions.

3. "Law enforcement agency"
means the department of public safety, a municipal police department, a county
sheriff's office, a tribal law enforcement agency or a federal law enforcement
agency that operates within this state.
END_STATUTE

START_STATUTE
28-9802.

Blue envelope program; requirements; confidentiality

A. The blue envelope program is
established in the department as a voluntary participation program that
facilitates effective communication between law enforcement agencies and
persons with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.

B. The department shall provide a
standardized, clearly marked blue envelope available in either English and
Spanish to a driver who has a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and who
requests the blue envelope.

C. the department, the university of
Arizona and community stakeholders shall COLLABORATE to determine the design
and contents of the blue envelope, which shall be informed by evidence-based
practices and communication strategies that support effective interactions
between law enforcement agencies and persons with autism spectrum disorder.

D. The contents of the envelope may
include:

1. The person's vehicle registration.

2. The person's vehicle insurance
information.

3. Any information about how to
communicate with a driver who is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder for
law enforcement, which shall be in English.

E. The department and law enforcement
agencies may not disclose the identity of any person who is participating in
the blue envelope program pursuant to this chapter.

END_STATUTE