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MI HB5747
Bill
Status
9/9/2014
Primary Sponsor
Bruce Rendon
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AI Summary
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Allows totally disabled veterans to automatically qualify for permanent windshield placards without requiring medical certification, if they have honorable discharge and federal VA service-connected total or permanent total disability rating or equivalent military disability retirement pay.
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Defines "totally disabled veteran" as an individual honorably discharged from armed services who has received a service-connected total or permanent total disability rating from the Veterans Administration or equivalent disability retirement pay from a uniformed services branch.
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Permits Secretary of State to issue permanent windshield placards to totally disabled veterans valid for up to 4 years, with renewal placards expiring on the disabled person's fourth birthday after renewal date.
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Modifies free parking sticker eligibility requirements to exempt totally disabled veterans from medical statement requirements, similar to existing exemptions for individuals with obvious disabilities.
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Maintains existing provisions regarding parking privileges, placard display requirements, and penalties for misuse or fraud involving windshield placards and free parking stickers.
Legislative Description
Traffic control; parking; automatic eligibility for permanent windshield placard; allow for totally disabled veterans. Amends sec. 675 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.675).
Disabilities, other
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 09/10/2014
9/10/2014