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MO HB608

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/22/2011

Primary Sponsor

Michael Corcoran

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires that when political subdivisions or private property owners restripe or construct new parking lots, beginning August 28, 2011, one in every four accessible spaces (minimum of one) must be designated as "lift van accessible only" with a 96-inch minimum width access aisle
  • Lift van accessible spaces must display signs meeting federal Americans with Disabilities Act requirements
  • Allows law enforcement to remove vehicles illegally parked in disabled spaces, with parking violations constituting an infraction punishable by a fine of $50 to $300
  • Requires all disabled parking spaces to comply with federal Americans with Disabilities Act standards and specifies signage requirements including the international symbol of accessibility
  • Establishes that unauthorized use of a disabled license plate or card to park in reserved spaces is a class B misdemeanor

Legislative Description

Requires new parking lots and parking lots being restriped to designate a certain number of lift van accessible only parking spaces with at least one having an access aisle

Last Action

Referred: Transportation (H)

3/31/2011

Committee Referrals

Transportation3/31/2011

Full Bill Text

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