The bill amends Section 31-28-7.3 of the General Laws regarding the disability parking enforcement program. It adds the governor's commission on disabilities to the list of participants in the program, which aims to enhance the enforcement of disability parking laws. The bill mandates that various state agencies, including the state police, department of environmental management, airport corporation, capitol police, department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals, and state-operated colleges, establish their own disability parking enforcement enhancement programs.

Beginning July 1, 2026, the governor's commission on disabilities will have input for any amendments, changes, or updates to the disability parking enforcement program. Furthermore, starting January 1, 2027, cities and towns, as well as the aforementioned state agencies, will be required to submit an annual progress report to the governor's commission. This report will chronicle the collections of fines, procedures used, convictions, and any problems or successes resulting from the disability parking enforcement enhancement program. Following receipt of these reports, the governor's commission on disabilities may suggest improvements to the program.

Statutes affected:
2505: 31-28-7.3