The bill SB94 Engrossed amends several sections of the Code of Alabama to strengthen regulations regarding the unauthorized use of designated disability parking spaces. Key changes include a redefinition of who is permitted to park in these spaces, now limited to lawful holders of a disability placard or those transporting such individuals. The bill also increases penalties for violations, particularly for repeat offenders, and mandates community service for second or subsequent offenses. Law enforcement officers are granted the authority to enforce these regulations on private property, and signage indicating disability parking violations must include the associated fine amounts.

Additionally, the bill introduces an electronic scanning system for disability placards managed by the Department of Revenue, which will include a scannable code linking to the holder's information. It requires notification to the Department upon the death of a placard holder and specifies that placards not conforming to federal regulations will be deemed invalid. The distribution of fines collected from violations is outlined, with local law enforcement agencies receiving 100% of fines collected by their officers, while state agencies will allocate fines to various state funds. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2026, with certain provisions becoming effective on October 1, 2028.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 32-6-233
Engrossed: 32-6-233, 32-6-233