HB 140 · 2025 · House · Transportation Committee
Blue envelope program for drivers
AI-generated(New Title) establishing a voluntary "blue envelope" program for drivers with autism spectrum disorders and trauma and stressor-related disorders.
Establishes a voluntary 'blue envelope' program allowing drivers with autism spectrum disorder or trauma and stressor-related disorders to carry and present written communication guidance to law enforcement.AI-generated
Status
Signed into law · May 21, 2025- ✓Introduced
- ✓House
- ✓Senate
- ✓Governor
- ✓Law
Analysis
This bill establishes a program, named the blue envelope program, where a motor vehicle driver with an autism spectrum disorder may carry and present to law enforcement a blue envelope containing written information and guidance on effective communication with the driver.
From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.
Official record
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Sponsors
- Rep. Alissandra MurrayDClerk· Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Rep. Terry RoyRChair· Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Rep. Heath HowardDDeputy Ranking Member· Executive Departments and Administration
- Rep. Linda Harriott-GathrightDRanking Member· Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Sen. Timothy LangRMajority Whip
Also: Rep. Samantha JacobsD, Rep. Loren SeligD, Rep. Jeffrey TenczarR, Rep. Jonah WheelerD, Rep. Lucius ParshallD, Sen. Donovan FentonD, Sen. David WattersD
Public testimony
13 signed in online · 3 wrote testimony
92% support8% oppose0% neutral
In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted
“This bill is very helpful to establish a program, named the Blue Envelope Program, where a motor vehicle driver with an autism spectrum disorder may carry and present to law enforcement a blue envelope containing written information and guidance on effective communication with the driver.”
“I thank representative Newell for bringing the bill forward. This is a win for challenged person as well as anyone that may need to assist him/her at any time. The more information provided to those involved will assist in the tools to better serve/respond to each situation.…”
“As the mother of an autistic 17 year old son, this program would be very helpful for our family. My son does have special communication needs, but wants very much to learn how to drive. This would make it more safe for him, and give me peace of mind.”
Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.
Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026
Hearings
- 2025-01-2110:00 amHouse TransportationLOB 203Public hearing
- 2025-01-281:30 pmHouse TransportationLOB 203Public hearing
- 2025-03-251:00 pmSenate TransportationLOB 101Public hearing
Legislative history
- Jan 8, 2025HouseIntroduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Transportation HJ 2 P. 7
- Jan 21, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 01/21/2025 10:20 am LOB 203
- Jan 28, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 01/28/2025 01:30 pm LOB 203
- Jan 28, 2025HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0129h (NT) 01/28/2025 (Vote 16-0; RC) HC 10 P. 13
- Feb 6, 2025HouseAmendment # 2025-0129h: AA VV 02/06/2025 HJ 4 P. 47
- Feb 6, 2025HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2025-0129h: MA VV 02/06/2025 HJ 4 P. 47
- Mar 6, 2025SenIntroduced 03/06/2025 and Referred to Transportation; SJ 7
- Mar 25, 2025SenHearing: 03/25/2025, Room 101, LOB, 01:10 pm; SC 14
- Apr 17, 2025SenCommittee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/17/2025; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 17
- Apr 17, 2025SenOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/17/2025; SJ 10
- May 1, 2025HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 05/01/2025 HJ 13 P. 31
- May 1, 2025SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/01/2025); SJ 12
- May 14, 2025HouseSigned by Governor Ayotte 05/14/2025; Chapter 17; eff. 07/13/2025
Coverage
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Documents (PDF)
- Introducedversion
- As Amended by the Houseversion
- Adopted by both chambersversion
- Chaptered (final law)version
- Amendment 2025-0129hamendment
Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.