HB451 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Brett EasterbrookRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

Motor vehicles, distinctive license plates, individuals with disability, special access parking

Summary

HB451 would let people with disabilities or their guardians get a special sticker to place on a distinctive license plate, enabling parking in handicapped spaces.

What This Bill Does

The bill allows an eligible applicant to receive a special access or disability access sticker when applying for a distinctive license plate and paying the regular fee. Placing the sticker on the plate would authorize the vehicle to park in handicapped spaces, subject to rules set by the Commissioner of Revenue. The sticker is to be prepared by the Commissioner, who must adopt rules to implement and enforce these provisions.

Who It Affects

• Individuals with a disability or their guardians (parents/guardians of minors or adults with disabilities) who apply for a distinctive license plate and may receive a handicapped parking sticker.
• The Commissioner of Revenue and state government (administrative agency responsible for issuing stickers, preparing them, and creating enforcement rules).

Key Provisions

• Upon application for a distinctive license plate, eligible individuals must be issued a special access or disability access sticker after paying the regular license fee.
• Placement of the sticker on the distinctive license plate would allow parking in handicapped spaces according to rules adopted by the Commissioner of Revenue.
• The sticker must be prepared by the Commissioner of Revenue.
• The Commissioner of Revenue must adopt rules to implement and enforce this section.
• The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it is enacted.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Motor Vehicles