Bill > HF3131

This bill modifies Minnesota's disability parking certificate regulations by expanding eligibility to include individuals diagnosed with cancer who experience mobility challenges. Specifically, the bill authorizes the commissioner of motor vehicles to issue a special parking certificate to cancer patients who can demonstrate through a medical statement that their cancer diagnosis or associated treatments significantly impact their ability to safely navigate parking or traffic conditions. The medical statement must confirm the cancer diagnosis, describe the mobility limitations, and certify that these conditions are expected to persist for at least 30 days. The new cancer-related disability parking certificate would be valid for up to 12 months and can only be used when the certificate holder is being transported in the vehicle. The bill also makes technical changes to existing law, such as replacing "shall" with "must" in certain sections and clarifying the requirements for medical statements. Additionally, the bill maintains penalties for health professionals who fraudulently certify disability status, with a potential fine of $500 for misrepresentation. The changes aim to provide more flexible and responsive disability parking accommodations for individuals experiencing cancer-related mobility challenges.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF3131&ssn=0&y=2025