CT SB00995

Removable windshield placards for persons who are blind and persons with disabilities must display a three-inch white symbol of access on blue background, unique identification number, expiration date, issuer statement, and the words "Accessibility Parking Permit" on both sides (effective October 1, 2023)

Temporary removable windshield placards are identical to standard placards except the symbol of access appears on a red background instead of blue

Placards must be displayed by hanging from the front windshield rearview mirror when using reserved parking spaces, or on the dashboard if no rearview mirror is present

Starting October 1, 2023, all newly issued placards cannot bear the words "parking permit for persons with disabilities"; existing placards issued before that date remain valid until expiration

Commissioner of Motor Vehicles must check the Department of Public Health's death registry on a monthly basis to cancel placards of deceased individuals (changed from periodic checks)

A working group composed of the Motor Vehicles Commissioner, State Police Deputy Commissioner, medical professionals, and municipal police must convene by August 1, 2023 to review other states' laws, recommend best practices, develop educational materials, and review pre-2010 placard status (must submit report by January 1, 2024)