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AR HB1138

Bill

Status

Passed

2/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Randy Torres

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Expands who can certify disability for parking permits beyond licensed physicians to include advanced practice registered nurses, physician assistants, and physical therapists

  • Creates new definition of "certifying authority" in the Access to Parking for Persons with Disabilities Act to encompass all four authorized medical professional types

  • Requires recertification of disability status by a certifying authority once every four years for special license plates, unless the disability is permanent in nature

  • Authorizes physical therapists to certify disability for parking purposes under a new section (§ 17-93-104), with explicit language that this does not expand their scope of practice

  • Approved February 18, 2025; sponsored by Representatives Torres and Gramlich and Senator C. Penzo

Legislative Description

To Authorize Certain Medical Professionals To Certify To The Office Of Motor Vehicle Eligibility For A Special License Plate, Certificate, Or Parking Decal For A Person With A Disability.

Last Action

Notification that HB1138 is now Act 98

2/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation, Technology & Legislative Affairs2/3/2025
State Agencies and Governmental Affairs1/15/2025

Full Bill Text

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