S.F. No. 2895 Summary

• Amends Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 169.345, subdivision 2 to add licensed physical therapists to the definition of "health professional" for disabled parking purposes.

• Expands the list of professionals who can provide medical statements for parking privileges from physicians, physician assistants, advanced practice registered nurses, and chiropractors to include licensed physical therapists.

• Maintains existing definitions for disabled parking certificates including temporary (up to 6 months), short-term (6-12 months), long-term (12-71 months), six-year, and organization (3-year) certificates.

• Preserves nine criteria for determining physical disability eligibility, including inability to walk without assistance or risk of falling, respiratory diseases, cardiac conditions, limb loss, and conditions aggravated by walking 200 feet.