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HB4472 - 104th General Assembly
BLUE ENVELOPE PROGRAM
Last Action
House Sponsors
Rep. Michelle Mussman - Lindsey LaPointe - Amy Briel - Nicole La Ha - Jaime M. Andrade, Jr., Diane Blair-Sherlock, Patrick Sheehan, Janet Yang Rohr, Barbara Hernandez, Dagmara Avelar, Matt Hanson, Norine K. Hammond, Jeff Keicher, Regan Deering, Laura Faver Dias, Will Guzzardi, Amy Elik, Natalie A. Manley, Jennifer Sanalitro, Jackie Haas, Lisa Davis, Kelly M. Cassidy, Stephanie A. Kifowit, Maura Hirschauer, Adam M. Niemerg, Joyce Mason, Michael Crawford, Anthony DeLuca and Michael J. KellySenate Sponsors
(Sen. Cristina Castro)Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
15 ILCS 305/38 new
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Secretary of State Act. Provides that the Secretary of State shall establish a program to be known as the Blue Envelope Program through which the Office of the Secretary of State shall design and make publicly available blue envelopes that may be used by individuals who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder to hold documents required for the operation of a motor vehicle. Sets forth additional requirements. Provides that an individual diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder may voluntarily participate in the program. Provides that any information provided on the outside of the envelope shall be used solely to support safe and effective communication during interactions with first responders and law enforcement officers and shall not be entered into any federal, State, or local database. Provides that the Secretary of State may adopt rules to implement and administer the program.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/16/2026 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michelle Mussman |
| 1/20/2026 | House | First Reading |
| 1/20/2026 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 1/28/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock |
| 1/29/2026 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe |
| 2/02/2026 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel |
| 2/03/2026 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha |
| 2/06/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Sheehan |
| 2/06/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr |
| 2/06/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez |
| 2/17/2026 | House | Assigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety |
| 2/23/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar |
| 2/23/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson |
| 2/25/2026 | House | Do Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; 011-000-000 |
| 2/25/2026 | House | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate |
| 2/25/2026 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. |
| 2/27/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond |
| 3/03/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher |
| 3/09/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Regan Deering |
| 3/25/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias |
| 3/25/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi |
| 4/07/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik |
| 4/07/2026 | House | Second Reading - Short Debate |
| 4/07/2026 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate |
| 4/07/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley |
| 4/08/2026 | House | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 109-000-000 |
| 4/08/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro |
| 4/08/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas |
| 4/08/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis |
| 4/08/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy |
| 4/08/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit |
| 4/08/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer |
| 4/08/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Adam M. Niemerg |
| 4/08/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason |
| 4/08/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford |
| 4/10/2026 | Senate | Arrive in Senate |
| 4/10/2026 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading |
| 4/10/2026 | Senate | Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro |
| 4/10/2026 | Senate | First Reading |
| 4/10/2026 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
| 4/13/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca |
| 4/15/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly |