HB4053 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): To establish the blue envelope program.

What is the status of HB4053?

Signed into law as of March 25, 2026. Latest action: Chapter 209, Acts, Regular Session, 2026 (June 29, 2026).

Who sponsored HB4053?

Hall, Walter (R, 058), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB4053?

On the West Virginia Legislature website: https://www.wvlegislature.gov/bill_status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4053&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill

West Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session

West Virginia HB4053: To establish the blue envelope program.

Q: What does HB4053 do?

In its own words: An act to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new article, designated §15-3G-1, §15-3G-2, §15-3G-3, §15-3G4, §15-3G-5, and §15-3G-6, all related to the Blue Envelope Program; requiring the State Police to establish the Blue Envelope Program by January 1, 2027; stating purpose of program; specifying requirements for envelopes; requiring material distribution to persons with autism spectrum disorder, dementia, or intellectual and developmental disabilities; limiting collection and storage of information relating to a person's identity; setting forth that State.

Status: Signed into law, March 25, 2026

What the bill says

An act to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new article, designated §15-3G-1, §15-3G-2, §15-3G-3, §15-3G4, §15-3G-5, and §15-3G-6, all related to the Blue Envelope Program; requiring the State Police to establish the Blue Envelope Program by January 1, 2027; stating purpose of program; specifying requirements for envelopes; requiring material distribution to persons with autism spectrum disorder, dementia, or intellectual and developmental disabilities; limiting collection and storage of information relating to a person's identity; setting forth that State.

From the enrolled text, March 13, 2026:

AN ACT to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new article, designated §15-3G-1, §15-3G-2, §15-3G-3, §15-3G4, §15-3G-5, and §15-3G-6, all related to the Blue Envelope Program; requiring the State Police to establish the Blue Envelope Program by January 1, 2027; stating purpose of program; specifying requirements for envelopes; requiring material distribution to persons with autism spectrum disorder, dementia, or intellectual and developmental disabilities; limiting collection and storage of information relating to a person's identity; setting forth that State Police verification of information on envelopes is not required; providing that information on envelopes is not warranted and does not create liability on the part of the state or any department, office, or agency or of any officer, employee or agent thereof; and providing for immunity from civil and criminal penalty with an exception. ARTICLE 3g. BLUE ENVELOPE PROGRAM. §15-3G-1. Short title. This article shall be known as and may be cited as the "Blue Envelope Program". §15-3G-2. Establishment of Blue Envelope Program. (a) By January 1, 2027, the State Police, in consultation with relevant stakeholders, shall develop the Blue Envelope Program to promote better communication between law enforcement and community members with a medical condition or disability that may benefit from additional accommodations or awareness. (b) The State Police shall develop and implement a …

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