BillTrack50 logo
Free Signup Login
Bill

Bill > HF2476

IA HF2476

IA HF2476
A bill for an act relating to driver's licenses and nonoperator's identification cards marked to reflect a holder's nonapparent disability status.(See HF 2669.)

summary

Introduced
02/16/2026
In Committee
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

91st General Assembly

Bill Summary

Under current law, a person who has autism spectrum disorder may be issued a driver’s license or nonoperator’s identification card (ID card) that is marked to reflect the person’s autism spectrum disorder status on the face of the license or ID card. This bill instead authorizes a person with a nonapparent disability, as described in the bill, to be issued a driver’s license or ID card marked to reflect the person’s nonapparent disability status. A person must request the person’s license or ID card be marked when the person applies for issuance or renewal of a license or ID card. A person may choose to have the license or ID card marked with a butterfly design approved by the department of transportation (DOT) or in a manner the DOT determines is sufficient to signify the person has a nonapparent disability. In accordance with current law, the DOT may establish criteria under which a license or ID card may be marked, including requiring an applicant to submit medical proof of the applicant’s nonapparent disability status. The bill does not amend the manner in which a license or ID card is marked to reflect the status of a deaf person or hard-of-hearing person pursuant to Code sections 321.189(9) and 321.190(1)(b)(5).

AI Summary

This bill expands the ability for individuals to have their driver's licenses or nonoperator's identification cards (ID cards) marked to reflect a disability. Previously, only individuals with autism spectrum disorder could request such a marking. Now, any person with a "nonapparent disability" – meaning a disability that is not readily visible – can opt to have their license or ID card marked. This includes conditions like autism spectrum disorder, mental disabilities, developmental disabilities, or any other intellectual disability. When applying for or renewing a license or ID card, individuals can request this marking, and they can choose to have it represented by a butterfly design approved by the Department of Transportation (DOT) or another method the DOT deems sufficient to indicate a nonapparent disability. The DOT can still require medical proof of the disability, and this change does not affect how markings for deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals are handled.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (13)

Last Action

Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2669. (on 02/23/2026)
(1 Companion Bills)

bill text

bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...
Loading...