Senate Bill 329 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Merika ColemanSenator

Democrat

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Motor vehicles, license plates, issuance of "Invisible Disability" decals, authorized

Summary

SB329 would authorize issuing an 'Invisible Disability' license plate decal and a customizable license plate to Alabama residents with invisible disabilities and to their primary caregivers.

What This Bill Does

It defines invisible disabilities and would allow eligible individuals and their primary caregivers to obtain a license plate with their choice and an 'Invisible Disability' decal after meeting eligibility proof. Eligibility requires a physician's diagnosis and compliance with registration laws and payment of applicable fees, including any extra fees for pursuing a distinctive plate. The decal's validity coincides with the license plate's reissuance, and the design would be created by Kulturecity and approved by the Commissioner of Revenue, with implementing rules possible from the Department of Revenue. The decal does not automatically grant special access parking unless the person also has a disability plate or placard.

Who It Affects

• Alabama residents diagnosed with an invisible disability (and the primary caregivers of those individuals) who would be eligible to receive an 'Invisible Disability' license plate decal and a plate of their choosing upon meeting the requirements.
• State and local license-issuance and registration entities (such as probate judges, license commissioners, physicians who provide diagnoses, the Department of Revenue, and Kulturecity) who would administer, approve, design, and oversee the program.

Key Provisions

• Defines 'invisible disability' to include physical or mental conditions that may interfere with communicating with first responders, such as communication impediments, hearing loss, visual impairment, autism, traumatic brain injury, schizophrenia, Alzheimer's/dementia, PTSD, epilepsy, developmental or cognitive disabilities, Down syndrome, diabetes, heart conditions, etc.
• Authorizes issuance of an 'Invisible Disability' license plate decal and a license plate of the owner's choosing to eligible residents or primary caregivers upon application and proof of eligibility (diagnosis from a physician licensed in Alabama).
• Requires compliance with motor vehicle registration laws and payment of regular fees, plus any additional fees if pursuing a distinctive plate.
• The decal's validity matches the reissuance cycle of the license plate per existing license plate renewal rules.
• Design of the decal is handled by Kulturecity, Inc., subject to approval by the Commissioner of Revenue and compliance with applicable laws.
• The decal does not qualify the holder for special access parking unless a separate disability plate or placard is issued.
• The Department of Revenue may adopt rules to implement the section.
• The act becomes effective January 1, 2027.

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 & Traffic