SB381 Alabama 2018 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Phillip W. Williams

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2018

Title

Motor vehicles, distinctive license plates, provide for "person with autism" motor vehicle plate

Summary

SB 381 creates a distinctive Person with Autism license plate for Alabama residents with an Autism Spectrum Disorder certification, with eligibility rules, a $10 annual fee, and specific transfer and design provisions.

What This Bill Does

If passed, eligible individuals (the person with autism or their parent/guardian) can apply for the special plate and must pay regular registration fees plus a $10 annual fee. The plate is valid for five years and can be replaced with a conventional, personalized, or new autism plate after that period. The Department of Revenue designs the plate and it must be approved by the Legislative Oversight Committee; the plate is not transferable between owners, and there are specific rules for transferring or retaining plates when vehicle ownership changes.

Who It Affects

• Autism Spectrum Disorder certification holders in Alabama and their parents or guardians, who may apply for and display the distinctive plate by meeting registration and fee requirements.
• Vehicle owners and operators who choose to obtain the plate, along with local probate judges or license commissioners who issue and manage the plates.
• The Department of Revenue and the Legislative Oversight Committee for License Plates, which design and approve the plate and oversee its administration.

Key Provisions

• Eligibility: Individuals with a valid Autism Spectrum Disorder certification or their parent/guardian may receive the distinctive Person with Autism license plate upon application and payment of required fees.
• Fees and duration: An additional $10 annual fee is required; plates are valid for five years and may be renewed or replaced with other plate types after that period.
• Design and approval: The Department of Revenue designs the plate, with approval from the Legislative Oversight Committee for License Plates before production; standard licensing rules apply for issuance.
• Transfer rules: Plates are not transferable between owners; when ownership or vehicle changes, there are specified procedures for retaining, transferring, or reissuing plates for the remainder of the license period.
• Effective date: The act becomes effective January 1, 2019.

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