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This bill, known as the Driver Communication and Safety Enhancement Act, amends existing Alabama law regarding driver licenses to allow individuals to voluntarily designate certain "invisible medical conditions" on their licenses or nondriver identification cards. The Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) will create a discreet mark for this designation, and individuals must provide proof of diagnosis from a licensed physician to receive it, with no additional fee charged solely for the designation. The bill defines "invisible medical condition" as a physical or mental condition that might hinder communication with a first responder, including communication impediments, autism spectrum disorder, traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, schizophrenia, or cognitive disabilities. The act also clarifies that ALEA may charge a small additional fee, not exceeding ten cents ($0.10) over the actual cost, to cover the expenses of producing and issuing photo driver licenses and nondriver identification cards, with any excess revenue reverting to the State General Fund.

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