HB388 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Allen TreadawayRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Motor vehicles, distinctive license plates, persons with sensory issues, procedures for obtaining plate, fees, distribution of proceeds, Dept. of Revenue to establish rules

Summary

HB388 creates a Sensory Awareness license plate for vehicles to indicate a passenger has a medically diagnosed sensory issue, with a $50 annual fee and a verification process.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, eligible Alabama residents (or someone in their care) can apply for a distinctive license plate by showing proof of a sensory diagnosis. They must also pay the regular license plate fees plus a $50 annual extra fee; the plate is valid for five years and can be renewed. The Department of Revenue will set the eligibility rules, and the plate will be designed by KultureCity with the design approved by the Commissioner, issued through probate judges or license commissioners. Net proceeds from the extra fee are distributed under existing law, with a portion used to fund ongoing training of sensory initiatives by KultureCity.

Who It Affects

• Residents of Alabama who have a medically diagnosed sensory issue (or a person in their care) and wish to obtain a distinctive plate indicating this in the vehicle.
• State entities and organizations involved in issuing plates (Department of Revenue, probate judges/license commissioners) and the nonprofit KultureCity, which designs the plate and receives part of the proceeds for sensory training initiatives.

Key Provisions

• Establishes the Sensory Awareness Tag Act and a distinctive motor vehicle license plate indicating a sensory issue.
• Requires proof of medical diagnosis and payment of regular license plate fees plus an additional $50 annual fee; plate is valid for five years and renewable.
• Plate design by KultureCity, subject to approval by the Commissioner, and issued through the normal plate issuance process.
• Department of Revenue to establish eligibility rules; net proceeds distributed under Section 32-6-68, with KultureCity's portion used for ongoing sensory training initiatives.
• Effective date: the first day of the third month after passage.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Motor Vehicles