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HB4472 - 104th General Assembly

BLUE ENVELOPE PROGRAM
Last Action
2/25/2026 - House: Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
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