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Hearing on HB 259: bill would remove per‑household limit on handicap license plates
Summary
Representative Matthew Bittar proposed HB 259 to allow an individual to obtain special‑designation handicap license plates for every vehicle they own; supporters said the change improves convenience and access, while disability advocates and others warned about placard misuse and urged retaining limits on portable placards.
Representative Matthew Bittar told the Transportation Committee HB 259 would remove the statutory limit that effectively restricts an individual to one handicap plate and one placard. The sponsor said the bill is intended to treat the disability designation as tied to the person, not the household or a single car.
"If somebody's handicapped, they should be able to designate each of their vehicles if they register with a handicap plate," Representative Bittar said, adding the bill as drafted addresses only plates and does not change placard rules.
Supporters included Representative Heath Howard, who said the change would reduce the juggling…
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