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HB4472 • 2026
BLUE ENVELOPE PROGRAM
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BLUE ENVELOPE PROGRAM
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2027
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0492
Sent to the Governor
Third Reading - Passed; 059-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 18, 2026
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
Do Pass Transportation ; 017-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 7, 2026
Postponed - Transportation
Assigned to Transportation
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 109-000-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Adam M. Niemerg
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Regan Deering
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond
Do Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety ; 011-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
Assigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Sheehan
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michelle Mussman
BLUE ENVELOPE PROGRAM
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Full Text of HB4472 Home Legislation Full Text HB4472 - 104th General Assembly Bill Status Full Text Votes Witness Slips Select Menu Bill Status Full Text Votes Witness Slips Printer Friendly Version Introduced Engrossed Enrolled Public Act Printer Friendly Version Introduced Engrossed Enrolled Public Act Open PDF HB4472 Enrolled LRB104 16524 SPS 29920 b 1 AN ACT concerning State government. 2 Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, 3 represented in the General Assembly: 4 Section 5. The Secretary of State Act is amended by adding 5 Section 38 as follows: 6 (15 ILCS 305/38 new) 7 Sec. 38. Blue Envelope Program. 8 (a) The Secretary of State, in consultation with a 9 nonprofit organization that advocates for autistic individuals 10 in this State, shall establish a program to be known as the 11 Blue Envelope Program through which the Office of the 12 Secretary of State shall design and make publicly available 13 blue envelopes that may be used by individuals who have been 14 diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder to hold documents 15 required for the operation of a motor vehicle, including, but 16 not limited to, the individual's driver's license and 17 insurance card. 18 (b) The envelopes designed and made publicly available 19 under subsection (a) shall: 20 (1) provide written information on the outside of the 21 envelope that identifies the holder of the envelope as an 22 individual who has been diagnosed with autism spectrum 23 disorder; HB4472 Enrolled - 2 - LRB104 16524 SPS 29920 b 1 (2) provide written guidance to assist law enforcement 2 officers in effectively communicating with an individual 3 who has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder; and 4 (3) include an area on the envelope where the 5 individual may provide emergency contact information. 6 (c) The Office of the Secretary of State shall make the 7 envelopes designed under subsection (a) publicly available at 8 Driver Services facilities and the Illinois State Library. 9 Upon request, the Secretary shall distribute the developed 10 envelopes to State and local law enforcement agencies, fire 11 departments, and libraries. 12 (d) An individual diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder 13 may voluntarily participate in the program established under 14 this Section. Any information provided on the outside of the 15 envelope shall be used solely to support safe and effective 16 communication during interactions with first responders and 17 law enforcement officers and shall not be entered into any 18 federal, State, or local database. This subsection shall not 19 be construed to prohibit the issuance of a citation under 20 Section 6-308 of the Illinois Vehicle Code. 21 (e) The Secretary of State may adopt rules to implement 22 and administer this Section. Footer Disclaimer This site is maintained for the Illinois General Assembly by the Legislative Information System, 705 Stratton Building, Springfield, Illinois 62706. Contact ILGA Webmaster ILGA.gov uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. By continuing to browse ILGA.gov you consent to our use of cookies. 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