Blue envelope and blue card program

(1) The department shall establish a blue envelope and blue card program for the purpose of improving communication between individuals with autism spectrum disorder and law enforcement officers. (2)(a) By January 1, 2027, the department shall develop and make available to individuals with autism spectrum disorder a blue envelope that is intended to hold a copy of an individual’s driver license and his or her vehicle registration, proof of insurance, and emergency contact information, and a blue card, which envelope or card may be provided by an individual with autism spectrum disorder to a law enforcement officer during an interaction with the law enforcement officer. (b) The exterior of the blue envelope must identify the individual as an individual with autism spectrum disorder and include communication guidelines intended to assist law enforcement officers during interactions with drivers with autism spectrum disorder. (c) The blue card may be digital or a durable, wallet-sized card and must identify the individual as an individual with autism spectrum disorder and include communication guidelines intended to assist law enforcement officers during interactions with individuals with autism spectrum disorder. (3) Beginning January 1, 2027, an individual with autism spectrum disorder may request a blue envelope, blue card, or both a blue envelope and blue card from the department or a tax collector’s office.