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CT HB06450

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/23/2011

Primary Sponsor

Transportation Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces the definition of "person with disabilities" for parking permit eligibility, effective October 1, 2011
  • Establishes specific medical criteria for disability eligibility including inability to walk without assistive devices, severe respiratory conditions (forced expiratory volume less than one liter or arterial oxygen tension less than 60 mm/hg), portable oxygen use, or cardiac conditions classified as class 3 or 4 by the American Heart Association
  • Replaces reference to federal regulation 23 CFR Section 1235.2 with a detailed list of qualifying medically disabling conditions including arthritic, neurological, orthopedic, and other conditions severely limiting walking ability
  • Defines special license plates, removable windshield placards (blue background), and temporary removable windshield placards (red background) with specific design requirements including the international symbol of access

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Criteria For The Issuance Of Parking Permits For Persons With Disabilities.

Last Action

Public Hearing 02/28

2/24/2011

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/23/2011

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