SB373 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Arthur OrrSenator

Republican

Co-Sponsor

Cam Ward

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Drivers' licenses, autism spectrum disorder, persons with autism spectrum disorder to have "ASD" displayed on driver's license

Summary

This bill would let Alabama residents with autism spectrum disorder have the letters ASD displayed on their driver's license.

What This Bill Does

It allows a medically diagnosed autism spectrum disorder person to request and have the letters ASD shown on their driver's license. The Department of Public Safety would set by rule what proof is needed to verify the diagnosis. The license contents would otherwise be the same as a typical license, and there would be no extra charge to add the designation. The law would take effect on the first day of the third month after it is passed and signed into law.

Who It Affects

• Individuals in Alabama diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder who want the ASD designation on their driver's license
• The Alabama Department of Public Safety, which would process the request and create the rules for proof

Key Provisions

• Allows a medically diagnosed person with autism spectrum disorder to have the letters ASD shown on their driver's license upon request
• Requires the Director of Public Safety to establish by rule the proof of diagnosis or other evidence needed to place the ASD designation
• Prohibits charging any extra fee beyond the standard driver's license fee for adding the ASD designation
• Keeps the other information on the license the same as for any other driver’s license
• Effective date: takes effect on the first day of the third month after passage and governor's approval

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Drivers' Licenses