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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/27/2025
06/27/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act says a person can ask ODOT to add a note on their reg card, driver license, permit or ID card. The note will let police officers know that the person has a disability that makes it hard to communicate with the officer. To do this, the person will need to fill out a form and get a doctor or other listed health professional to confirm the disability. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.1). Provides that a person may request that the Department of Transportation include on a regis- tration card, driver license, driver permit or identification card the fact that the person has a disa- bility that interferes with the person’s ability to effectively communicate with a police officer. Requires the person to submit an application to the department and have a health care professional verify the disability.
AI Summary
This bill enables individuals with communication-related disabilities to request a special symbol on their driver's license, registration card, permit, or identification card to alert police officers about their potential communication challenges. The disability must be verified by a licensed healthcare professional and meet the definition outlined in the Americans with Disabilities Act. To obtain the symbol, applicants must submit an application that includes a certificate from a healthcare professional signed within the past six months, the professional's licensing number, and the applicant's current document number. The verification is optional and can be removed during document renewal, and importantly, requesting this symbol does not automatically restrict driving privileges. The Oregon Department of Transportation is required to conduct public awareness campaigns to inform people with disabilities about this new option, with these campaigns set to run until January 2, 2028. The bill applies to new, renewed, or replaced documents issued on or after the effective date, providing a flexible and voluntary way for individuals with communication disabilities to proactively manage potential interactions with law enforcement.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2683 |
| HB 2683 Preliminary SMS | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/293095 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for HB2683 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/83661 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB2683/Introduced |
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