Bill > H3616

This bill proposes to allow cities and towns in Massachusetts to issue temporary parking identification placards for individuals who are temporarily disabled. Specifically, the bill enables local police departments to provide special placards to people who have temporarily lost the use of limbs, are recovering from surgery, or have other conditions that make walking long distances difficult. These temporary placards would be valid for up to 90 days and can be renewed for another 90-day period with proper medical documentation and approval from the issuing police department. The chief of police would be responsible for establishing rules and guidelines for placard issuance. The placards must meet uniform size and design standards set by the state's registry of motor vehicles and must clearly verify the holder's temporary disability status. This legislation amends existing state laws to create a localized mechanism for supporting temporarily disabled individuals by providing them with accessible parking accommodations during their period of limited mobility.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3616