Bill > HB4554

This bill establishes a "Persons with Disabilities Registry" that local law enforcement agencies can create and maintain to list individuals with developmental, psychological, or other disabilities or conditions that might be relevant during interactions with law enforcement officers, such as autism spectrum disorder or dementia. Adults with disabilities can enroll themselves, or a parent or legal guardian can enroll a child or an incapacitated adult, with proper documentation from licensed medical professionals or proof of guardianship. The registry can include personal information, the nature of the disability, and contact details of the enrollee or their guardian. Importantly, all information within this registry is considered confidential and exempt from public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), meaning it cannot be accessed by the general public, though it can be shared with other authorized agencies like emergency services or other law enforcement bodies for official duties, provided they also maintain its confidentiality.

Health and Social Services

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