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Blue EnvelopeGovernment AffairsNews
July 17, 2026

The Arc of Massachusetts Celebrates Signing of Blue Envelope Bill by Governor Maura Healey with Ceremony at Charles River Center

The Arc of Massachusetts was incredibly proud to host and stand alongside Governor Maura Healey, law enforcement partners, state legislators, and a powerful coalition of advocates to celebrate the Blue…
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Government AffairsHealth PolicyNews
July 16, 2026

Your Voices Made an Impact: Update on the Healthcare Violence Prevention Bill Amendments

We want to acknowledge the fear and anxiety our community has felt this week, but your voices made an impact. Over the past 48 hours, 1,100 of you mobilized through…
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a group of people standing in front of a statueFact SheetsGovernment AffairsNews
July 16, 2026

Fact Sheet: The Blue Envelope Program

Signed into law by Governor Maura Healey on June 25, 2026, the Blue Envelope Program is a crucial tool to ease communication between individuals with autism and law enforcement. Following…
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