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MO HB711

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2013

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Grisamore

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces section 301.143, RSMo regarding accessible parking for physically disabled persons and disabled veterans
  • Requires political subdivisions and private property owners with 25+ parking spaces to designate accessible parking spaces that meet federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards when constructing new parking lots or restriping existing lots
  • Specifies van-accessible parking spaces must have access aisles minimum 96 inches wide, or 60 inches wide if the parking space itself is 132+ inches wide
  • Establishes fines of $50-$300 for unauthorized parking in disabled accessible spaces and classifies misuse of disabled license plates as a class B misdemeanor
  • Allows law enforcement to enter private property open to public use to enforce accessible parking regulations and becomes effective immediately upon passage as an emergency act

Legislative Description

Requires at least one accessible parking space to be lift accessible for new parking lots and parking lots being restriped that contain 25 or more parking spaces

Last Action

Referred: Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities(H)

3/7/2013

Committee Referrals

Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities3/7/2013

Full Bill Text

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