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SB-664 • 2026

Vehicles: public safety: Blue Envelope Program.

Vehicles: public safety: Blue Envelope Program.

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Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Ochoa Bogh
Last action
2026-02-02
Official status
Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill summary and digest do not specify what kind of information must be included in the blue envelopes or how much funding will be provided for this program, leaving these details open-ended.

Blue Envelope Program for Vehicle Safety

This law requires the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to develop a Blue Envelope Program by January 1, 2027, which will provide specified information to individuals with disabilities or certain medical conditions.

What This Bill Does

  • Requires the DMV to develop a Blue Envelope Program by January 1, 2027.
  • The program must include specific information for requesters who have disabilities or certain medical conditions.
  • Parents or legal guardians can also request blue envelopes on behalf of passengers with disabilities.

Who It Names or Affects

  • People with disabilities or certain medical conditions
  • Parents or legal guardians of passengers with disabilities

Terms To Know

Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
The government agency that issues and renews driver's licenses, vehicle registrations, and other related documents.
Blue Envelope Program
A program created by the DMV to provide specified information to individuals with disabilities or certain medical conditions.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify what kind of information will be included in the blue envelopes.
  • It is unclear how much funding will be provided for this new program.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-02 California Legislative Information

    Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. 2025-04-23 California Legislative Information

    April 28 set for second hearing canceled at the request of author.

  3. 2025-04-17 California Legislative Information

    Set for hearing April 28.

  4. 2025-04-11 California Legislative Information

    April 22 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.

  5. 2025-04-08 California Legislative Information

    Set for hearing April 22.

  6. 2025-04-01 California Legislative Information

    April 8 hearing postponed by committee.

  7. 2025-04-01 California Legislative Information

    Set for hearing April 8.

  8. 2025-03-05 California Legislative Information

    Referred to Com. on TRANS.

  9. 2025-02-21 California Legislative Information

    From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 23.

  10. 2025-02-20 California Legislative Information

    Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Official Summary Text

SB 664, as introduced, Ochoa Bogh.
Vehicles: public safety: Blue Envelope Program.
Existing law establishes the Department of Motor Vehicles, tasked with issuance and renewal of licenses to drivers. Existing law requires the department to prescribe and provide suitable forms of applications, certificates of ownership, registration cards, driver’s licenses, and all other forms that are deemed necessary.
This bill would, by January 1, 2027, require the department, in consultation with relevant stakeholders, to develop a Blue Envelope Program. Under the program, the bill would require the blue envelope to contain specified information for requesters with a condition or disability, as specified. The bill would also authorize others, including a parent or legal guardian of a passenger with a disability, to request a blue envelope.

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