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MS HB1189

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2011

Primary Sponsor

Lester Carpenter

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows licensed physicians to certify that an applicant or their child, parent, or spouse has a permanent disability that limits or impairs the ability to walk.

  • Special license plates certified as permanent disability expire upon the death of the person with the disability, rather than requiring periodic renewal.

  • Permanent disability certifications apply to both initial applications and renewals for special license plates and windshield placards.

  • Department of Revenue continues to issue special license plates through county tax collectors for up to two vehicles registered in an applicant's name, free of charge.

  • Effective July 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

Handicapped parking; authorize physician to certify person permanently disabled and provide that person with permanent tag.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/1/2011

Full Bill Text

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