Bill > H3769

This bill amends South Carolina's existing law regarding handicapped license plates by expanding the definition of "handicapped" to explicitly include individuals with autism or neurodivergence. The bill adds an eighth category to the existing list of conditions that qualify a person for a handicapped license plate, which previously included mobility impairments, respiratory limitations, cardiac conditions, walking difficulties due to neurological or orthopedic conditions, and blindness. The other qualifying conditions remain unchanged, such as the inability to walk 100 feet without assistance, requiring mobility aids, having specific lung or heart conditions, or experiencing substantial walking limitations. By adding autism and neurodivergence, the bill recognizes these conditions as potentially limiting a person's mobility or daily functioning, thus making them eligible for special license plates that can provide parking accommodations. The amendment will take effect immediately upon receiving the Governor's approval, potentially offering new accessibility options for autistic and neurodivergent individuals in South Carolina.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3769&session=126&summary=B