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Senate OKs temporary parking placard for physician‑certified high‑risk pregnancies
Summary
Senate Bill 16‑84, as amended, allows a temporary disabled parking placard for expectant mothers with a physician‑certified high‑risk pregnancy for a limited period (not to exceed six months); senators said the authorization would mirror existing forms with a distinct design and expiration date.
The Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill 16‑84 on third and final consideration to allow a temporary placard for expectant mothers whose pregnancies are certified as high risk by a physician. The amendment adopted on the floor specified that such placards be of a different color and design from permanent disabled placards and have a defined expiration not to exceed six months.
Chairman Massey, presenting the Transportation and Safety Committee amendment, said the amendment authorizes issuance for the estimated duration of the condition but not longer than six months. Sponsor Sen. Powers emphasized medical certification: "High risk as certified by their doctor," Powers said, adding that the placard is limited to those cases, not to ordinary pregnancies.
Sen. Hensley asked whether the form process would mirror existing processes for disabled placards; senators responded the same form would be used with an additional designation identifying the temporary high‑risk status.
The clerk recorded the vote as Ayes 32, No nays; the bill passed as amended. The law creates a narrowly targeted accommodation for temporary medical conditions related to pregnancy and directs administrative implementation consistent with existing placard systems while distinguishing placard appearance and duration.
Next steps: Implementation will require the issuing agency to adopt form changes and a process for physician certification and expiration control.
