The proposed bill would amend current statutes by adding a new section to Title 28, Chapter 2, Article 5 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. This new section would 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 could request similar notations regarding occupants of their vehicles. The requests would need to be made in a manner determined by ADOT, which would also be required to establish procedures to ensure that these notations are accessible only to law enforcement agencies.

Furthermore, the bill introduces definitions for "communication accommodation" and "disability that can impair communication." A communication accommodation is defined as a situation where a person has a disability that may hinder communication and requires assistance. The definition of a disability that can impair communication encompasses conditions affecting a person's ability to receive, send, process, or comprehend verbal or nonverbal communication or graphic symbols. Overall, these updates aim to enhance the support provided to individuals with communication impairments in Arizona.

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