The bill, known as the Driver Communication and Safety Enhancement Act, amends Section 32-6-6 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to require the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) to establish a method for individuals to voluntarily designate certain invisible medical conditions on their driver licenses or nondriver identification cards. This designation will include a discrete mark indicating the individual's diagnosis, which must be supported by proof from a licensed physician. The bill specifies that ALEA cannot charge a fee solely for this designation, and it outlines the definition of "invisible medical condition" to include various physical and mental health issues that may affect communication with first responders.

Additionally, the bill makes several technical amendments, such as changing the wording for clarity and updating fee structures related to the issuance of licenses and identification cards. It removes the previous stipulation that the agency could charge a fee for the designation and clarifies that any excess revenue collected under this section will revert to the State General Fund at the end of each fiscal year. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 32-6-6, 32-6-6
Engrossed: 32-6-6, 32-6-6
Enrolled: 32-6-6, 32-6-6