Bill > HB1104

This bill revises the application process for special license plates and parking permits for individuals with disabilities in South Dakota by expanding the types of healthcare professionals who can certify a person's substantial physical disability that makes walking impossible or causes significant hardship. Instead of solely relying on a physician's certificate, applications can now include certifications from a physician assistant, chiropractor, physical therapist, or certified nurse practitioner, as long as the certification falls within their licensed scope of practice. The bill also clarifies that the certification must be submitted through the county treasurer's office for parking permits and ensures that the secretary of the department will issue the special plates or portable certificates if the applicant meets the criteria, with specific penalties for failing to surrender these items when no longer eligible or for submitting fraudulent applications.

Health and Social Services, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/27052