Bill > HB450

This bill amends Ohio law to grant accessible parking privileges to pregnant women by creating a new type of removable windshield placard specifically for pregnant women. The bill modifies sections 4503.44 and 4511.69 of the Revised Code to allow pregnant women to obtain a pregnancy removable windshield placard that is valid for one year. The placard will enable pregnant women to park in accessible parking locations, similar to the existing provisions for individuals with disabilities that limit their ability to walk. To obtain the placard, a pregnant woman must apply to the motor vehicle registrar and provide a prescription from a healthcare provider indicating her pregnancy and expected due date. The placard is not renewable but can be reissued for subsequent pregnancies. The bill also updates various related sections of the law to include references to pregnancy placards, such as defining parking privileges and specifying penalties for misuse. The changes aim to provide additional convenience and accessibility for pregnant women during their pregnancy.