OR SB1164

Allows persons with disabilities that interfere with their ability to communicate effectively with police officers to request a symbol be added to their Oregon driver license, 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 ORS 807.110(1)(m)

Prohibits ODOT from disclosing disability symbol records to law enforcement agencies, other government agencies, or including the information in background checks; state agencies cannot query ODOT records for presence or absence of the marker

Presenting an ID with the symbol to a police officer constitutes a request for reasonable accommodations and effective communication; violations may be reported to the Bureau of Labor and Industries under ORS 659A.820