The bill proposes the creation of a "Blue Envelope Program" to facilitate better communication between police officers and individuals with autism spectrum disorder. The program is to be developed by the administrator of the division of motor vehicles in consultation with the Rhode Island Police Chiefs' Association and the Governor's Commission on Disabilities. The bill mandates that the division of motor vehicles should consider best practices from similar programs in other jurisdictions while developing this program. Participation in the program is to be voluntary.
The bill specifies that the new section, 31-10-49, will be added to Chapter 31-10 of the General Laws entitled "Operators' and Chauffeurs' Licenses." There are no deletions mentioned in the bill. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2025.