Bill > B26-0619

This bill, the Eric's ID Amendment Act of 2026, allows individuals applying for or renewing a driver's license, permit, or identification card in the District of Columbia to voluntarily indicate they have a "nonapparent disability," which is defined as a disability or health condition not immediately obvious, such as developmental or intellectual disabilities. If an applicant chooses to disclose this, a butterfly symbol will be placed on their identification, and corresponding text will appear on the back, without requiring proof of the disability or affecting their ability to obtain the document. The bill also mandates public outreach about this option, allows individuals to remove the notation at any time, and prohibits charging extra fees for adding or removing this information. Furthermore, it prevents the use of this disclosure to trigger a medical review for a driver's license and restricts the sharing of this information, except in specific legal or official circumstances. Finally, the Metropolitan Police Department will be required to provide training on interacting with individuals who have this nonapparent disability notation on their identification.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0619