Relating to the registration of vehicles, the issuance of disabled parking placards, and certain benefits associated with that registration or issuance for certain peace officers with disabilities; authorizing a fee.
What changed between versions
Added a new program allowing peace officers with disabilities to receive free or discounted toll usage through electronic toll collection systems.
Updated Section 372.053(a-1) to include toll project discounts for peace officers with disabilities alongside existing toll benefits.
Modified Section 502.410(b) to include peace officer disability statements in the list of applications not subject to certain restrictions.
Updated Section 681.004(a) to specify that peace officers with disabilities receiving special license plates under Section 504.2025(d) are eligible for two disabled parking placards.
Added new Section 504.2025 establishing specific provisions for peace officers with disabilities, including vehicle weight requirements and application procedures.
Revised Section 681.008(a) and (b) to include peace officer license plates in parking privilege exemptions and fee waivers.
Updated Section 681.009 to include peace officer license plates in offenses related to improper parking in designated disabled parking spaces.
The bill takes effect on September 1, 2025, with toll discount provisions becoming available from that date.
