SB 664: Vehicles: public safety: Blue Envelope Program.
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2025-02-20
Current Status:
Failed
(2026-02-02: Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.)
Introduced
In Committee
Awaiting First Chamber Vote
Passed First Chamber
In Committee
Awaiting Second Chamber Vote
Passed Second Chamber
Enacted
What does this bill do?
The bill requires the Department of Motor Vehicles to create a “Blue Envelope” program that provides an envelope on request to people with disabilities, or to their parent, guardian, conservator, or driver. The envelope must include traffic‑stop safety tips, suggested ways for officers to communicate and provide accommodations, blank spots for special‑needs notes and an emergency contact, and space for a license, registration, and insurance card. Police agencies may make similar items if they meet these requirements, and officers may still act to protect their safety and others.
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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, drivers 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.
(a)By January 1, 2027, the Department of Motor Vehicles, in consultation with relevant stakeholders, shall develop a Blue Envelope Program to promote inclusivity and enhanced communication between law enforcement and community members with a condition or disability where additional accommodations or awareness may be helpful. The blue envelope developed in the program shall contain the following:
(1)Printed information for the envelopes holder regarding traffic stop safety tips.
(2)Printed recommendations to the responding law enforcement officer with interaction techniques to help promote enhanced communication and accommodation between law enforcement and community members.
(3)Blank area where the individual, or their emergency contact, may add additional noteworthy comments pertaining to the individuals needs or requested accommodations.
(4)Blank area where the individual may write down the contact information of their emergency contact person.
(b)Upon request by a person who is protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-336), a person who has a condition and may need additional accommodations with law enforcement, or a parent or other family member, legal guardian, conservator, or driver of a passenger with a disability, the department shall provide the requester a blue envelope. The blue envelope shall be designed to hold a copy of the persons operator license, vehicle registration, and insurance card.
(c)This section does not prevent a law enforcement agency from developing its own blue envelope or other products, including, but not limited to, lanyards, seatbelt covers, decals, stickers, wristbands, and keychains, so long as it follows the minimum requirements set forth in this section.
(d)Although law enforcement has a duty to extend reasonable accommodations or modifications in accordance with state and federal disability rights laws, this section does not require a peace officer to compromise their safety or the safety of others when encountering a person who has presented a blue envelope or associated products as described in subdivision (c).
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| Feb 2, 2026 | Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56. |
| Apr 23, 2025 | April 28 set for second hearing canceled at the request of author. |
| Apr 17, 2025 | Set for hearing April 28. |
| Apr 11, 2025 | April 22 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author. |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Set for hearing April 22. |
| Apr 1, 2025 | April 8 hearing postponed by committee. |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Set for hearing April 8. |
| Mar 5, 2025 | Referred to Com. on TRANS. |
| Feb 21, 2025 | From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 23. |
| Feb 20, 2025 | Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print. |
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