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HF3131 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Issuance of cancer-related disability parking certificates authorized.

Related bill: SF3409

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to allow individuals diagnosed with cancer to receive disability parking certificates. This initiative is intended to address mobility challenges that may arise from the illness or its treatment.

Main Provisions

  • Issuance of Certificates: The bill mandates the Minnesota Department of Transportation to issue disability parking certificates to individuals diagnosed with cancer when their condition or treatment impacts their ability to safely navigate parking and traffic.

  • Eligibility: To qualify for a cancer-related disability parking certificate, the applicant must submit a medical statement confirming their cancer diagnosis and detailing how it impairs their mobility.

  • Certificate Validity: The disability parking certificates issued under this bill would be valid for up to 12 months.

  • Parking Privileges: Vehicles displaying these certificates can utilize designated disability parking spaces while actively transporting the person to whom the certificate was issued.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • Addition of a New Subdivision: The bill introduces a new category within the existing disability parking legislation specifically accommodating individuals with cancer-related disabilities.

  • Flexibility in Certification: Medical professionals can certify individuals for these new certificates based on specific mobility challenges associated with cancer, expanding the scope of current criteria for disability parking.

Relevant Terms

cancer-related disability parking, medical statement, disability parking certificate, mobility impairment, parking privileges, temporary disability, health professional certification.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
April 06, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toTransportation Finance and Policy

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Clarification on the commissioner's ability to request additional information from health professionals."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill amends the requirements for the health professionals' medical statement for disability parking under section 169.345, subdivision 2a.",
      "modified": [
        "Specifies the information needed to determine if a disability is permanent or temporary."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "169.345",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2a"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Requirement for expiration date on both sides of the certificate."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill updates the design and informational requirements for disability parking certificates under section 169.345, subdivision 3b.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies the need for a summary of parking privileges and restrictions for certificate holders."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "169.345",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3b"
  }
]

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