SB-664 • 2026

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 exact details of what information is included in the blue envelope are not specified in the provided official bill summary and text.

Blue Envelope Program for Vehicle Safety

This law requires the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to create and implement the Blue Envelope Program by January 1, 2027, which provides specified information in blue envelopes for individuals with disabilities or certain conditions.

What This Bill Does

Requires the DMV to develop a new program called the Blue Envelope Program by January 1, 2027.
The DMV must consult with relevant stakeholders when developing this program.
Individuals with disabilities or specific health conditions can request blue envelopes containing specified information.
Parents or legal guardians of individuals with disabilities may also request blue envelopes.

Who It Names or Affects

Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
People with disabilities
People with certain health conditions

Terms To Know

Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV): A government agency responsible for issuing and renewing driver's licenses, vehicle registrations, and other related documents.
Blue Envelope Program: A program where the DMV provides blue envelopes containing specified information to individuals with disabilities or certain health conditions.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill does not specify what exact information will be included in the blue envelope.
It is unclear how much it will cost to establish and operate this program.

Bill History

2026-02-02 California Legislative Information
Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2025-04-23 California Legislative Information
April 28 set for second hearing canceled at the request of author.
2025-04-17 California Legislative Information
Set for hearing April 28.
2025-04-11 California Legislative Information
April 22 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.
2025-04-08 California Legislative Information
Set for hearing April 22.
2025-04-01 California Legislative Information
April 8 hearing postponed by committee.
2025-04-01 California Legislative Information
Set for hearing April 8.
2025-03-05 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on TRANS.
2025-02-21 California Legislative Information
From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 23.
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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