Transportation (People with Disabilities)

HB 2441 increases penalties for illegally parking in spaces reserved for people with disabilities in Missouri. It raises fines from $50-$300 to $100-$500 for unauthorized use of these spaces, as specified in the amended statute (Section 301.143). The bill also requires clear signage with the accessibility symbol and the exact fine amount, and mandates that new parking spaces include wider access aisles for wheelchair lifts. This directly affects individuals who misuse disability parking permits and property owners responsible for maintaining compliant parking facilities.