HB68 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Kenyatte HassellRepresentative

Democrat

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Motor vehicles; driver licenses; designation of certain medical conditions, provided for

Summary

HB68 would let Alabama ALEA add a voluntary designation on driver licenses and state IDs for autism spectrum disorder or other communication disorders, using a discreet symbol and proof of diagnosis, starting October 1, 2026.

What This Bill Does

Requires the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) to create a voluntary process for adding a designation on driver licenses or nondriver IDs indicating a diagnosed autism spectrum disorder or other communication disorder. Individuals seeking the designation must provide proof of the diagnosis from a physician licensed in Alabama, and ALEA will place a discreet symbol on the license or ID; the designation itself carries no separate fee. ALEA may charge up to 10 cents above the actual cost of producing and issuing the license or card, and driver licenses issued to qualifying students are exempt from any fees under this section; revenues must be used only for the program, with any excess reverting to the State General Fund at the end of each fiscal year.

Who It Affects

• Group 1: Individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder or another communication disorder who hold a Alabama driver license or nondriver ID, who would have the option to obtain a voluntary designation and discreet symbol on their card after showing diagnosis proof.
• Group 2: ALEA and Alabama taxpayers, who would implement the new process, manage costs and revenues, and fund the program with any collected fees (up to the production-cost cap) while ensuring excess funds return to the General Fund.

Key Provisions

• ALEA must establish a voluntary designation process and create a discreet symbol to appear on the license or ID for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder or another communication disorder.
• The designation requires proof of diagnosis from a physician licensed in Alabama; ALEA cannot charge a separate fee solely for granting the designation.
• Driver licenses issued to qualifying students described in Section 16-28-40(b) are exempt from fees under this section.
• Revenues from this section must be used solely for the program; any excess funds revert to the State General Fund at the end of each fiscal year.
• ALEA may charge an additional fee not exceeding ten cents above the actual cost of producing and issuing the license or card.
• The act becomes effective October 1, 2026.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 12, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Motor Vehicles & Traffic