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TX SB680
Bill
Status
12/19/2024
Primary Sponsor
Bryan Hughes
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AI Summary
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Expands the list of professionals who can provide written verification for a health condition or disability on vehicle registration applications to include speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, audiologists, school psychologists, and other health care providers
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Requires the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles to share vehicle registration information with the Department of Public Safety for individuals who voluntarily indicate they have a communication-impairing condition
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Creates three specific categories that must be communicated to DPS: speech or language impairment, hearing impairment, or autism spectrum disorder
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Maintains privacy protections by prohibiting disclosure of the specific type of health condition or disability to DPS except for the three specified categories
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the notification of a peace officer through an indication associated with vehicle registration that a person has a health condition or disability that may impede effective communication.
Disabilities, Persons with
Last Action
Co-author authorized
3/6/2025