The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 169.345, to authorize the issuance of cancer-related disability parking certificates. It introduces a new subdivision that allows applicants diagnosed with cancer to obtain a parking certificate if they provide a medical statement affirming their condition and its impact on mobility. The medical statement must confirm that the applicant has been diagnosed with cancer and is experiencing conditions that affect their ability to safely navigate parking or traffic, with the expectation that these conditions will persist for at least 30 days.

Additionally, the bill modifies existing language regarding the medical statement required for disability parking certificates. It specifies that the statement must be signed by a health professional and clarifies the eligibility criteria for applicants. The new provisions also establish that the cancer-related certificates are valid for up to 12 months and outline the parking privileges associated with these certificates, which are only applicable while the vehicle is parked and transporting the individual for whom the certificate was issued.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 169.345