HB4472 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

BLUE ENVELOPE PROGRAM
Last Action
2/17/2026 - House: Assigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety
Hearings
Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Hearing Feb 25 2026 10:00AM Capitol Building Room 122 Springfield, IL
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
DateChamberAction
1/16/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Michelle Mussman
1/20/2026HouseFirst Reading
1/20/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
1/28/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
1/29/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
2/02/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel
2/03/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha
2/06/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Sheehan
2/06/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
2/06/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
2/17/2026HouseAssigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety