This bill proposes to amend current statutes by adding a new section to Title 28, Chapter 2, Article 5 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. The new provisions will allow individuals with a driver license or nonoperating identification license to request that the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) note in their customer record that they may need a communication accommodation. Additionally, vehicle owners can request similar notations regarding occupants of their vehicles. The requests must be made in a manner determined by ADOT, which is also required to establish procedures to ensure that these notations are accessible only to law enforcement agencies.

Furthermore, the bill defines "communication accommodation" as a need arising from a disability that impairs communication, and it specifies what constitutes a "disability that can impair communication." These definitions aim to clarify the types of conditions that may warrant such accommodations. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance the support provided to individuals with communication impairments by formalizing the process for noting their needs in official records.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 28-2051, 28-2066, 28-3165, 28-3166, 28-2058, 28-2060, 41-601
House Engrossed Version: 28-459
Chaptered Version: 28-459