MO HB499

Adds licensed professional counselors to the list of healthcare professionals who can report to the department of revenue patients diagnosed with conditions that may prevent safe vehicle operation, alongside existing categories including physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, chiropractors, nurses, psychologists, and optometrists.

Allows the director of revenue to require a competency examination of an operator upon receiving reports from certified peace officers, licensed healthcare professionals, or family members within three degrees of relation who reasonably believe the driver cannot safely operate a motor vehicle.

Permits the director to suspend, deny, revoke, or restrict a driver's license based on examination results, with failure to submit to examination within 30 days serving as grounds for license action.

Provides civil immunity for persons making good faith reports and establishes criminal penalties (class A misdemeanor) for violations of confidentiality provisions or intentionally filing false reports.

Allows individuals with temporary conditions to petition for license reinstatement with supporting documentation from a healthcare provider, with the director's decision appealable within 30 days.