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OK HB3671

OK HB3671
Motor vehicles; authorizing Service Oklahoma to allow individuals to make certain voluntary designation; credentials; effective date.


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Introduced
02/05/2024
In Committee
04/02/2024
Crossed Over
03/06/2024
Passed
04/17/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/23/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to motor vehicles; authorizing Service Oklahoma to allow individuals to make certain voluntary designation; stating purpose and use; authorizing the display or nondisplay of designation on credentials; allowing removal of certain designation; requiring establishment and maintenance of certain registry; stating purpose of registry; requiring development of certain form; allowing certain voluntary report of diagnosis be submitted; listing information to be stored by registry; providing for submission of certain information; allowing certain opportunities for holders of certain credentials; limiting availability of submitted information; prescribing use of certain information; stating certain information shall be confidential; limiting liability for certain causes; requiring Service Oklahoma comply with certain federal requirements; authorizing the promulgation of rules; requiring the development of certain program; requiring program consist of certain elements; requiring program be available annually to certain entities; providing for codification; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Motor vehicles

AI Summary

This bill authorizes Service Oklahoma to allow individuals to voluntarily designate that they have been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder on their driver's license or state identification card. The purpose of this designation is to identify and effectively communicate with a person who has been diagnosed with autism during a law enforcement interaction. The bill also requires Service Oklahoma to establish and maintain a statewide registry that law enforcement can access to identify individuals with an autism diagnosis and access their emergency contact information and other relevant details. The bill further requires the development of a training program for law enforcement officers to effectively communicate with and de-escalate situations involving individuals with autism. The bill's provisions are intended to improve outcomes for individuals with autism during interactions with law enforcement.

Committee Categories

Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Approved by Governor 04/22/2024 (on 04/23/2024)

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