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AK HB77

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/30/2016

Primary Sponsor

Steve Thompson

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Origin

House of Representatives

29th Legislature

AI Summary

HB 77 Summary

  • Requires disability awareness training for police officers, probation officers, parole officers, municipal correctional officers, correctional officers, and village public safety officers, including training on recognizing people with disabilities, appropriate interactions, available resources, and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

  • Allows drivers to voluntarily designate a disability on their driver's license or state identification card using a discreet symbol, with proof from a licensed physician, physician assistant, advanced nurse practitioner, or licensed psychologist, at no additional fee (though $5 may be charged for card replacement).

  • Requires driver's license examination to include knowledge of the duties and responsibilities of drivers when encountering or being stopped by a peace officer.

  • Mandates that driver training manuals include guidelines for drivers' duties and responsibilities when encountering or being stopped by a peace officer.

Legislative Description

Disability:id/license And Training Rqmts.

Education

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES

4/14/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules4/14/2016
State Affairs1/23/2015

Full Bill Text

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