SB 882
Establishing Blue Envelope Program to promote communication between law enforcement and community members
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Bill overview
This bill establishes the "Blue Envelope Program" in West Virginia to improve communication between law enforcement and individuals with autism spectrum disorder or other disabilities who may benefit from additional accommodations. The program will provide durable, blue envelopes containing information about the driver’s diagnosis and communication needs, as well as safety tips for law enforcement officers. It also includes provisions for data privacy and immunity for individuals who participate in good faith.
Key provisions
- The program will provide blue envelopes to individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
- Envelopes will include information for law enforcement on interacting with drivers with autism.
- The envelopes will have space for the driver to detail their communication needs.
- The West Virginia State Police will make envelopes available at police detachments and motor vehicle offices.
- The State Police will not collect or store information identifying recipients of the envelopes.
- No verification of diagnoses will be required.
- Individuals participating in the program are immune from civil or criminal liability if they act in good faith.
- Drivers are instructed to place vehicle documents in the envelope during traffic stops or accidents.
Who is affected
- Individuals with autism spectrum disorder
- Law enforcement officers
- West Virginia State Police
- Motor vehicle office employees
- Emergency contacts of individuals with autism spectrum disorder
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