This bill proposes to amend current statutes by adding a new section to Title 28, Chapter 2, Article 5 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically section 28-459. The new provisions allow individuals with a driver license or nonoperating identification license to request that the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) note in their customer record the need for a communication accommodation. Additionally, vehicle owners can request similar notations for 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.

The bill further defines key terms related to communication accommodations and disabilities that can impair communication. Specifically, it clarifies that a "communication accommodation" refers to a disability that may require assistance in communication, while a "disability that can impair communication" is defined as a condition affecting a person's ability to understand or convey verbal, nonverbal, or graphic communication. Overall, the bill aims 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