Bill > HB1708

This bill modifies the provisions for issuing and renewing disability license plates and placards in Missouri, making several key changes. The bill updates the definition of "physically disabled" to include various medical conditions that significantly impair mobility or breathing, and clarifies that age alone cannot be the sole factor in determining disability status. It extends the renewal period for disability placards from four to eight years and allows for automatic renewal, provides a streamlined process for veterans with permanent disabilities to obtain placards without repeated physician statements, and offers an exemption from physician statement requirements for individuals over 75 years old who originally provided such documentation. The bill also strengthens documentation requirements, mandating that healthcare practitioners maintain detailed medical records supporting disability placard issuance and allowing licensing boards to review these records. Additionally, the bill establishes more precise guidelines for placard usage, emphasizing that placards are non-transferable and can only be used when the disabled person is actually in the vehicle. The legislation aims to prevent fraud by introducing penalties for fraudulent applications and misuse of disability plates and placards, ranging from potential misdemeanor charges to requirements for returning placards upon a disabled person's death.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1708&year=2026&code=R