Budget & Taxes (People with Disabilities)

This bill revises Montana's disability parking permit eligibility to include pregnant women as a qualifying condition. A pregnant woman may obtain a temporary disability parking permit for up to one year by providing certification from a licensed physician, certified midwife, or licensed advanced practice registered nurse. The state will collect a $10 fee for this permit, with funds deposited into the state general fund. This change directly affects pregnant women in Montana who require temporary parking accommodations due to pregnancy-related mobility needs.

SB 547 revises Montana's disabled parking permit rules to add eligibility for pregnant women. It allows pregnant individuals certified by a physician, certified midwife, or nurse to receive a temporary disability parking permit valid for up to one year. The bill also establishes a $10 fee for this permit, with the collected funds deposited into the state general fund. These changes specifically affect pregnant residents needing short-term parking accommodations due to medical conditions, while maintaining existing eligibility criteria for other disabilities.