STATE BILLIL HB 4472PASSED

BLUE ENVELOPE PROGRAM

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.

Status: Passed; Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date: Jun 26, 2026; 139 days ago
Current chamber: House of Representatives
Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session

IL HB 4472 · PassedJun 26

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Bill details

Last action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0492 · Jun 26, 2026

Bill history

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Jun 26, 2026Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0492House

Jun 26, 2026Effective Date January 1, 2027House

Jun 26, 2026Governor ApprovedHouse

Jun 18, 2026Sent to the GovernorHouse

May 21, 2026Passed Both HousesHouse

May 21, 2026Third Reading - Passed; 059-000-000Senate

May 19, 2026Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **Senate

May 14, 2026Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 18, 2026Senate

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May 14, 2026Second ReadingSenate

May 12, 2026Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak HiltonSenate

May 6, 2026Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 7, 2026Senate

May 6, 2026Do Pass Transportation; 017-000-000Senate

Apr 28, 2026Postponed - TransportationSenate

Apr 22, 2026Assigned to TransportationSenate

Apr 15, 2026Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. KellyHouse

Apr 13, 2026Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLucaHouse

Apr 10, 2026Referred to AssignmentsSenate

Apr 10, 2026First ReadingSenate

Apr 10, 2026Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Cristina CastroSenate

Apr 10, 2026Placed on Calendar Order of First ReadingSenate

Apr 10, 2026Arrive in SenateSenate

Apr 8, 2026Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael CrawfordHouse

Apr 8, 2026Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce MasonHouse

Apr 8, 2026Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Adam M. NiemergHouse

Apr 8, 2026Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura HirschauerHouse

Apr 8, 2026Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. KifowitHouse

Apr 8, 2026Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. CassidyHouse

Apr 8, 2026Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa DavisHouse

Apr 8, 2026Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie HaasHouse

Apr 8, 2026Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer SanalitroHouse

Apr 8, 2026Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 109-000-000House

Apr 7, 2026Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. ManleyHouse

Apr 7, 2026Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short DebateHouse

Apr 7, 2026Second Reading - Short DebateHouse

Apr 7, 2026Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy ElikHouse

Mar 25, 2026Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Will GuzzardiHouse

Mar 25, 2026Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver DiasHouse

Mar 9, 2026Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Regan DeeringHouse

Mar 3, 2026Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff KeicherHouse

Feb 27, 2026Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. HammondHouse

Feb 25, 2026Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.House

Feb 25, 2026Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short DebateHouse

Feb 25, 2026Do Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; 011-000-000House

Feb 23, 2026Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt HansonHouse

Feb 23, 2026Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara AvelarHouse

Feb 17, 2026Assigned to Transportation: Vehicles & SafetyHouse

Feb 6, 2026Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara HernandezHouse

Feb 6, 2026Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang RohrHouse

Feb 6, 2026Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick SheehanHouse

Feb 3, 2026Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La HaHouse

Feb 2, 2026Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy BrielHouse

Jan 29, 2026Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointeHouse

Jan 28, 2026Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-SherlockHouse

Jan 20, 2026Referred to Rules CommitteeHouse

Jan 20, 2026First ReadingHouse

Jan 16, 2026Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michelle MussmanHouse

Recorded votes

House Transportation: Vehicles & Safety CommitteeFeb 25, 2026 · House · 11 yea · 0 nayPassed

Senate Transportation CommitteeMay 5, 2026 · Senate · 17 yea · 0 nayPassed

House Third ReadingApr 8, 2026 · House · 109 yea · 0 nayPassed

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BLUE ENVELOPE PROGRAM

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