Arizona HB 2651: HOA; rental information; violation; penalty

Bill Text

HB2651 - 572R - I Ver 

 REFERENCE TITLE: blue envelope program; autism spectrum

 State of Arizona

 House of Representatives

 Fifty-seventh Legislature

 Second Regular Session

 2026

 HB 2651

 Introduced by 

 Representatives 
 Liguori: Abeytia, Aguilar, Austin, Cavero, Connolly, De Los Santos, 
 Gutierrez, M�rquez, Peshlakai, Sandoval, Simacek

AN 
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Amending title 28, Arizona Revised 
Statutes, by adding chapter 33; relating to law enforcement OFFICIALS.

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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:

Section 1. Title 28, Arizona Revised Statutes, 
is amended by adding chapter 33, to read:

CHAPTER 33

BLUE ENVELOPE PROGRAM

ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

START_STATUTE28-9801. Definitions

In this chapter, unless the context otherwise 
requires:

1. "Blue envelope" means an 
envelope that is marked with instructions and information for both the driver 
and the law enforcement officer, pursuant to this chapter.

2. "Blue envelope program" 
means the voluntary program established by this chapter that is designed to 
facilitate effective communication between certified peace officers and persons 
with autism spectrum disorder during traffic stops or other law enforcement 
interactions.

3. "Law enforcement agency" 
means the department of public safety, a municipal police department, a county 
sheriff's office, a tribal law enforcement agency or a federal law enforcement 
agency that operates within this state. END_STATUTE

START_STATUTE28-9802. Blue envelope program; requirements; confidentiality

A. The blue envelope program is 
established in the department as a voluntary participation program that 
facilitates effective communication between law enforcement agencies and 
persons with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.

B. The department shall provide a 
standardized, clearly marked blue envelope available in either English and 
Spanish to a driver who has a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and who 
requests the blue envelope.

C. the department, the university of 
Arizona and community stakeholders shall COLLABORATE to determine the design 
and contents of the blue envelope, which shall be informed by evidence-based 
practices and communication strategies that support effective interactions 
between law enforcement agencies and persons with autism spectrum disorder.

D. The contents of the envelope may 
include:

1. The person's vehicle registration.

2. The person's vehicle insurance 
information.

3. Any information about how to 
communicate with a driver who is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder for 
law enforcement, which shall be in English.

E. The department and law enforcement 
agencies may not disclose the identity of any person who is participating in 
the blue envelope program pursuant to this chapter. END_STATUTE