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 must be documented on a form provided by the director of vehicles. It also outlines the requirements for displaying the placard in vehicles and mandates that individuals with disabilities carry an identification card when using the placard. Additionally, it allows for the issuance of multiple placards under certain conditions and establishes that temporary placards will expire within six months of issuance.

The bill also includes several deletions from the existing law, such as the removal of language regarding the issuance of additional special license plates for agencies or businesses that provide transportation services for persons with disabilities. It clarifies that special license plates will be issued for the same duration as regular plates without additional fees, and it sets forth the color specifications for permanent and temporary placards. Furthermore, it stipulates that placards and identification cards must be returned upon the death of the individual with a disability, and violations of this requirement are classified as misdemeanors. The existing section of K.S.A. 8-1,125 is repealed, and the act will take effect upon publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 8-1
Enrolled: 8-1