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MD HB707
Bill
Status
5/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jheanelle Wilkins
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AI Summary
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Allows Maryland residents to voluntarily indicate a nonapparent disability (including developmental and intellectual disabilities) on driver's licenses, identification cards, and moped operator's permits, with the notation appearing at the bottom of the document
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Motor Vehicle Administration must consult with disability advocacy groups on the notation design, establish public outreach efforts, and notify individuals turning 18 that they may request removal of the notation
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No fee charged for adding the notation or for issuing a corrected document solely to add it; no proof of disability required from applicants
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Disability information is protected from disclosure to insurance companies and most other entities without a court order, with exceptions for courts, criminal justice agencies, and the applicant's designated parties
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Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission must immediately implement training for law enforcement on interactions with individuals displaying the nonapparent disability notation; effective October 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Vehicle Laws - Licenses, Identification Cards, and Moped Operator's Permits - Notation of Nonapparent Disability (Eric's ID Law)
Disclosure
Last Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 440
5/13/2025