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Senate approves driver's-license designation for invisible disabilities after sponsor's personal story
Summary
Senate Bill 46, described on the floor as 'EJ's bill' by sponsor Senator Coleman, adds an optional designation to driver's licenses for people with invisible disabilities; the measure passed unanimously.
Senate Bill 46, sponsored by Senator Coleman and colloquially referenced on the floor as "EJ's bill," passed the Senate on final passage after floor remarks describing the bill’s purpose. Senator Coleman explained the proposal as a mechanism to provide a visible indicator for law enforcement and others in traffic stops when a driver has an invisible disability.
Senator Bell and other colleagues expressed support, citing benefits for safety and clarity during enforcement interactions. On final passage, the clerk recorded 32 ayes and 0 nays and the bill was announced as passed. The transcript does not include statutory language about how the designation is requested, the evidence required, or whether additional training for law enforcement or DMV procedures will accompany the change.
