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AR SB266

Bill

Status

Passed

3/6/2017

Primary Sponsor

Uvalde Lindsey

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Office of Driver Services to issue a communication impediment designation on driver's licenses or identification cards upon application with physician documentation and applicable fees.

  • Permits persons with qualifying communication impediments to purchase a $1.00 decal for their license plate to alert law enforcement, emergency medical service providers, and firefighters of the medical condition.

  • Designates Alzheimer's disease, autism spectrum disorders, and Down syndrome as qualifying medical conditions that may impede communication ability.

  • Requires the Department of Finance and Administration to design the decal and collect the $1.00 fee to defray administration costs.

  • Clarifies that obtaining the designation is voluntary and does not require individuals with communication impediments to display it on their license or identification card.

Legislative Description

To Authorize A Communication Impediment Designation And Decal Due To A Medical Condition.

Last Action

Notification that SB266 is now Act 366

3/6/2017

Committee Referrals

Public Transportation2/13/2017
Transportation, Technology & Legislative Affairs2/1/2017

Full Bill Text

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