An Act relative to increasing the fine for handicap parking violations for city/town implementation and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act

This bill allows cities and towns to increase fines for handicap parking violations by $450 per violation. The extra $450 goes into a special municipal account dedicated to funding and implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on public property and in public buildings. Cities must use these funds solely for ADA compliance needs, as determined by their disability commission or a special committee. The bill directly affects local governments that choose to adopt this provision and impacts individuals who violate handicap parking rules.