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MO HB2274
Bill
Status
3/2/2010
Primary Sponsor
Mary Still
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AI Summary
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Exempts persons 80 years of age or older from physician's statement requirements for both issuance and renewal of disabled person license plates or windshield placards, known as the "Jayne Gaines Law"
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Requires all new disabled parking signs erected after August 28, 2010 to avoid using the terms "Handicap Parking" or "Handicapped Parking"
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Requires new disabled parking signs to include the phrase "Accessible Parking" along with the international symbol of accessibility and a fine statement of "$50 to $300 fine"
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Maintains existing requirements for persons under 80 years old to provide physician's statements dated within 90 days for new applications and renewal applications every four years
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Preserves existing disabled parking enforcement provisions including removal of improperly parked vehicles and penalties ranging from $50 to $300 fines for unauthorized use of disabled parking spaces
Legislative Description
Requires new disabled parking signs to contain the words "Accessible Parking" instead of "Handicap Parking" and exempts a person 80 years of age or older from the physician's statement requirement
Last Action
Referred: Transportation (H)
5/14/2010