An Act relative to handicap parking access for individuals with autism
This bill allows parents or guardians of individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders to apply for handicap parking placards. The key provision requires that these placards be used exclusively when the parent or guardian is actively transporting the individual with autism. By adding this specific group to the existing list of eligible applicants, the legislation expands access to designated parking spaces for families of people with autism.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Feb 8, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
House · Passed
House concurred
Feb 16, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on Transportation
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Patrick O'Connor
RRepublican
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