Bill > SB990

This bill enacts provisions relating to the verification of disabilities for the purpose of obtaining blind pensions and disabled license plates or placards in the state of Missouri. The key provisions include: - Modifying the definition of "blind" for eligibility of blind pensions, and requiring recipients to undergo vision tests every 7 years (instead of 5) to continue receiving the pension. - Expanding the list of authorized health care practitioners who can certify a disability for the purpose of obtaining disabled license plates or placards. - Streamlining the renewal process for disabled license plates and placards, including exempting certain applicants from the requirement to provide a new physician's statement for renewal. - Increasing penalties for fraudulent applications or use of disabled plates and placards. The bill aims to update and clarify the verification process for disabilities in order to ensure the appropriate allocation of state resources and benefits to those who qualify.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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