Senate Bill 46 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Merika ColemanSenator

Democrat

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

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

Summary

SB46 would allow Alabama to add a voluntary marker on driver licenses and nondriver IDs for people with invisible medical conditions, signaled by a state flower symbol.

What This Bill Does

The bill would require ALEA to create a process for individuals to voluntarily designate that they have an invisible medical condition on their license or ID. A discreet symbol representing the state flower would be placed on the license or card for those who request it. Applicants must provide proof of diagnosis from a physician licensed in Alabama. The designation would be free, but ALEA could charge up to 10 cents above actual production costs to cover issuing fees; all revenues would fund the program and any excess would go to the General Fund. The measure would take effect on October 1, 2026.

Who It Affects

• Individuals in Alabama who have an invisible medical condition and want to signal this on their driver license or nondriver ID.
• First responders and emergency personnel who may benefit from recognizing the designation during incidents.

Key Provisions

• Establishes a voluntary designation on driver licenses and nondriver IDs for invisible medical conditions, with a state flower symbol added to the license/card for those who request it.
• Requires proof of diagnosis from a physician licensed to practice medicine in Alabama.
• Designations are free; production/issuance costs may incur a small fee not to exceed 10 cents above actual costs; revenues fund the program and excess returns to the General Fund.
• Exempts qualifying student licenses from fees under this section.
• Effective date: 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