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OR HB2683

Bill

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Emily McIntire

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Allows individuals with disabilities that interfere with their ability to communicate with police officers to request a symbol be added to their registration card, driver license, driver permit, or identification card
  • Requires applicants to submit a certificate signed by a licensed health care professional (physician, physician associate, naturopathic physician, nurse practitioner, psychologist, professional counselor, or marriage and family therapist) dated within six months of application
  • Exempts deaf or hard of hearing individuals from the verification requirements, as they can already request a designation under existing law
  • Requesting the communication impairment symbol does not constitute grounds to impose restrictions on driving privileges
  • Requires ODOT to conduct public awareness campaigns about the designation availability, with this requirement repealing on January 2, 2028

Legislative Description

Relating to documents issued by the Department of Transportation.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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