MO HB1738

Modifies terminology in accessible parking regulations to replace "card" with "placard" throughout the statute governing disabled parking spaces.

Requires political subdivisions and private property owners to designate accessible parking spaces that comply with federal Americans with Disabilities Act standards, with specific access aisle widths of 96 inches minimum (or 60 inches if the accessible space is 132 inches or wider).

Changes "lift van accessible only" designation to "van accessible" when parking lots with 25 or more spaces are restriped or newly constructed, applying federal ADA minimum requirements for the number of accessible spaces.

Specifies that on-street residential parking spaces must have the international symbol of accessibility clearly and visibly painted on the space and removes the previous requirement to paint adjacent curbs blue.

Declares the act an emergency measure effective immediately upon passage and approval to ensure compliance with federal Americans with Disabilities Act requirements.