Bill Commons

NY S 8673

in committee

Relates to providing blue envelopes to individuals with autism spectrum disorder

New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · upper

Quick answers

Did NY S 8673 pass?

Not yet. NY S 8673 is in committee as of 2026-01-07 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-07): REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

What is NY S 8673 about?

Directs the department of motor vehicles commissioner to offer, upon request, a "blue envelope" to a person who has autism spectrum disorder in order to facilitate clear and safe communication with law enforcement and provide ease of access to a driver's documentation.

Who sponsors NY S 8673?

Patricia Fahy is the primary sponsor of NY S 8673.

Description

Directs the department of motor vehicles commissioner to offer, upon request, a "blue envelope" to a person who has autism spectrum disorder in order to facilitate clear and safe communication with law enforcement and provide ease of access to a driver's documentation.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-01-07 — REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Patricia Fahyprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2026-01-07

    REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

    referral-committee

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