SB436 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jimmy Holley

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Motor vehicle, disability, disabled parking, placards to contain full name of person with disability, Sec. 32-6-231 am'd.

Summary

SB436 would require disability parking placards to display the holder's full name and follow federal rules.

What This Bill Does

The bill requires windshield placards for special or disability parking to include the full name of the person with a disability and be issued by the Commissioner of Revenue in line with federal standards. Long-term placards would expire after up to five years (or a shorter period set by the commissioner) and must show the expiration date; they may require recertification by a licensed physician before reissuance. Temporary placards remain valid for up to six months, and a second placard may be issued if the person does not have the disability license plate; placards not compliant with federal standards would not be recognized.

Who It Affects

• Individuals with disabilities who use disability/special parking placards will have placards that display their full name and may face expiration and possible recertification requirements.
• The Commissioner of Revenue and license-issuing officials who issue these placards must ensure compliance with the new requirement, including handling expiration dates and potential recertification procedures.

Key Provisions

• Placards must display the full name of the person with the disability.
• Placards must be prepared by the Commissioner of Revenue and conform to Public Law 100-641 and related rules.
• Long-term placards expire after up to five years (or a shorter period designated by the commissioner) and must show the expiration date; placement on the windshield or dashboard is specified depending on the vehicle.
• The commissioner may require recertification by a licensed physician before reissuing long-term placards.
• If the individual does not have a special disability license plate, a second placard may be issued upon request.
• Temporary placards for temporary disabilities are valid for up to six months.
• Placards not in conformity with federal standards would not be recognized as valid handicapped parking credentials.

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

Subjects

Motor Vehicles