17:1 New Section; Blue Envelope Program for Drivers with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Amend RSA 265 by inserting after section 3-b the following new section:

265:3-c Blue Envelope Program for Drivers with Autism Spectrum and Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders.

I. There is hereby established the blue envelope program to enhance and facilitate communication between members of law enforcement and drivers with autism spectrum and trauma and stressor-related disorders.

II. The division of motor vehicles, in consultation with the New Hampshire council on autism spectrum and trauma and stressor-related disorders, shall design and make available at no cost blue envelopes that:

(a) Provide written information and guidance on the outside of the envelopes regarding ways to enhance effective communication between a police officer and a person with an autism spectrum or trauma and stressor-related disorder;

(b) Provide a designated space for written emergency contact information; and

(c) Are capable of holding a person's driver's license, vehicle registration, and any relevant information from a health care provider, should the driver, or, if the driver is a minor, the parent or guardian, choose to include it.

III. Upon request by a person with an autism spectrum or trauma and stressor-related disorder, or if such person is a minor, the person's parent or guardian, accompanied by proof of such disorder, the division shall provide a blue envelope designed pursuant to this section to such person, parent or guardian.

IV. The guidance on the outside of the blue envelope shall include an instruction to attach the envelope to the driver's visor on the side facing the driver in the down position for easy and safe access.

V. The commissioner of safety may adopt rules, under RSA 541-A, relative to:

(a) Content and format of the blue envelopes necessary under paragraph II of this section.

(b) Acceptable forms of proof of an autism spectrum or trauma and stressor-related disorders to obtain a blue envelope and the handling of confidential medical information.

(c) Requirements for blue envelope attachment to the visor.

17:2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2026.

Approved: May 14, 2025

Effective Date: January 01, 2026

17:1 New Section; Blue Envelope Program for Drivers with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Amend RSA 265 by inserting after section 3-b the following new section:

265:3-c Blue Envelope Program for Drivers with Autism Spectrum and Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders.

I. There is hereby established the blue envelope program to enhance and facilitate communication between members of law enforcement and drivers with autism spectrum and trauma and stressor-related disorders.

II. The division of motor vehicles, in consultation with the New Hampshire council on autism spectrum and trauma and stressor-related disorders, shall design and make available at no cost blue envelopes that:

(a) Provide written information and guidance on the outside of the envelopes regarding ways to enhance effective communication between a police officer and a person with an autism spectrum or trauma and stressor-related disorder;

(b) Provide a designated space for written emergency contact information; and

(c) Are capable of holding a person's driver's license, vehicle registration, and any relevant information from a health care provider, should the driver, or, if the driver is a minor, the parent or guardian, choose to include it.

III. Upon request by a person with an autism spectrum or trauma and stressor-related disorder, or if such person is a minor, the person's parent or guardian, accompanied by proof of such disorder, the division shall provide a blue envelope designed pursuant to this section to such person, parent or guardian.

IV. The guidance on the outside of the blue envelope shall include an instruction to attach the envelope to the driver's visor on the side facing the driver in the down position for easy and safe access.

V. The commissioner of safety may adopt rules, under RSA 541-A, relative to:

(a) Content and format of the blue envelopes necessary under paragraph II of this section.

(b) Acceptable forms of proof of an autism spectrum or trauma and stressor-related disorders to obtain a blue envelope and the handling of confidential medical information.

(c) Requirements for blue envelope attachment to the visor.

17:2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2026.

Approved: May 14, 2025

Effective Date: January 01, 2026