SB1448 Summary

• Authorizes the Arizona Department of Transportation to issue neurodiversity services and research special plates if a person pays $32,000 to the department by December 31, 2024 for implementation costs.

• Establishes a $25 fee for the special plates ($8 for administration, $17 as an annual donation) and creates the neurodiversity services and research special plate fund to receive donations.

• Requires the first $32,000 in the fund to reimburse the person who paid the implementation fee, with no more than 10% of annual deposits used for fund administration.

• Directs the director to annually allocate remaining fund monies to two qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations engaged with the neurodiversity community: one conducting autism research and services, and one providing residential and community options for adults with autism and other neurodiversities.

• Updates references in existing statute sections 28-2351, 28-2403, 28-6501, 28-6991, and 28-6993 to include the new neurodiversity special plate section.