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This bill amends Mississippi's existing law regarding disabled license plates and parking placards by expanding the definition of disability to include individuals with severe visual impairment. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision that allows people with vision of 20/200 or less in at least one eye (when properly corrected) to qualify for special license plates, decals, and windshield placards typically reserved for those with mobility limitations. The bill also clarifies that optometrists, in addition to physicians, can certify vision-related disabilities for these special plates and placards. Importantly, the bill allows these individuals to receive these special license accommodations free of charge, consistent with existing provisions for other types of disabilities. The new provision is part of a broader set of rules governing disabled parking and license plates, which include specific requirements for physician certification, placard display, and parking restrictions. The amendment will take effect on July 1, 2025, providing time for administrative preparation and implementation of the expanded eligibility criteria.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB0022.xml