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MD HB1456

MD HB1456
Vehicle Laws - Licenses, Identification Cards, and Moped Operator's Permits - Identification of Nonapparent Disability


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Introduced
02/12/2024
In Committee
02/12/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requiring that an application for a license, an identification card, or a moped operator's permit allow an applicant to indicate the applicant's nonapparent disability; and requiring the Motor Vehicle Administration to ensure that the license, identification card, or moped operator's permit of an applicant who indicates that the applicant has a nonapparent disability includes an "ND" notation.

AI Summary

This bill requires that applications for licenses, identification cards, or moped operator's permits in Maryland allow applicants to indicate if they have a "nonapparent disability," which includes conditions like Alzheimer's, autism, or hearing impairment. The Motor Vehicle Administration must then ensure that the issued document includes an "ND" notation indicating the nonapparent disability, without requiring applicants to provide proof or denying applications based on the disability indicated. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2024.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations (on 02/12/2024)

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Disability Discrimination and Rights
Transportation
  • ‐ General Transportation

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1456?ys=2024RS 02/10/2024
BillText https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb1456f.pdf 02/13/2024
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