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Committee rolls bill to refine temporary placard language for high‑risk pregnant women
Summary
Senate Bill 1684, which would permit temporary placards for third‑trimester or certified high‑risk pregnant women, was rolled one week after members raised questions about whether pregnancy alone should qualify and Revenue staff clarified current rules for temporary placards.
Senator Powers moved Senate Bill 1684 to allow third‑trimester or certified high‑risk expectant mothers to receive temporary placards for handicapped parking. An amendment discussed in committee would limit the placard to six months, set a fee not to exceed $10, and require a distinct design noting the expiration date. Revenue legislative director Autumn Cole explained that current temporary‑placard rules cover persons with non‑ambulatory or temporarily ambulatory conditions due to surgery or fracture, prompting members to seek clearer statutory language.
Members debated whether pregnancy alone in the third trimester should automatically qualify or whether certification by a physician of a high‑risk condition should be required. Chairlady Massey and several members expressed concern about expanding eligibility to all third‑trimester pregnancies; the sponsor agreed to roll the bill one week to refine language. The committee did not vote on final passage.
