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This bill introduces a new provision allowing individuals applying for a driver's license, identification card, or moped operator's permit to voluntarily indicate a nonapparent disability on their document. A nonapparent disability is defined as a disability or health condition that is not immediately visible, including developmental and intellectual disabilities. The Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) must include a notation of the nonapparent disability on the bottom of the document if an applicant chooses to do so. The MVA is required to consult with disability advocacy groups on the notation's design, notify individuals who turn 18 that they can request removal of the notation, and delete any record of the notation upon the individual's request. The bill mandates that the MVA establish public outreach efforts to educate the public about this option and prohibits charging a fee for the notation. The MVA cannot require proof of the disability, deny an application based on disability notation discrepancies, or use the information to refer an individual to the Medical Advisory Board. The bill also requires law enforcement training on interactions with individuals who have a nonapparent disability notation, with the training to be implemented by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission in consultation with the Department of State Police and other stakeholders. The law will take effect on October 1, 2025.

Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0618?ys=2025RS