This bill amends K.S.A. 8-1,125 to provide for the issuance of special license plates and permanent or temporary placards for individuals with disabilities based on satisfactory proof of disability from a physical therapist, among other licensed professionals. The bill specifies that satisfactory proof includes documentation from various healthcare providers, including physical therapists, and outlines the requirements for displaying the placards in vehicles. Additionally, it establishes that individuals with permanent disabilities can request an individual identification card along with their placards and license plates, and it allows for the issuance of additional placards under certain conditions.

The bill also includes several deletions from the existing law, such as the removal of the phrase "which" in favor of "that" for clarity, and it modifies the validity period of placards and identification cards to align with the eligibility of the individual. Furthermore, it mandates the return of placards and identification cards upon the death of the individual with a disability and establishes penalties for violations related to the return of these items. The bill will take effect upon publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 8-1