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SF3409 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Cancer-related disability parking certificates issuance authorization provision

Related bill: HF3131

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to expand the issuance of disability parking certificates to include those affected by cancer-related conditions. This change is intended to accommodate individuals whose cancer diagnosis affects their mobility, allowing them to access disability parking privileges.

Main Provisions

  • Cancer-related Disability Certificates: The bill introduces a provision for granting disability parking certificates to individuals suffering from cancer or undergoing treatments that impact their mobility. These certificates will be valid for up to 12 months.
  • Medical Statement Requirements: Applicants must submit a medical statement from a healthcare professional affirming the cancer diagnosis and related mobility issues. The statement must specify whether the condition or its effects are expected to last at least 30 days.
  • Certificate Design and Expiration: Certificates will be made from durable materials and display expiration dates prominently. For those with temporary disabilities, the certificate will reflect the anticipated duration of the disability.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • Eligibility Expansion: Currently, disability parking certificates are issued primarily to physically disabled persons as defined by existing standards. This bill significantly broadens eligibility to include individuals whose mobility is impaired due to cancer and its associated treatments.
  • Fraud Prevention Measures: The bill reinforces penalties for health professionals who falsely certify an individual's eligibility for these parking permits.

Relevant Terms

  • Disability parking certificates
  • Cancer-related mobility issues
  • Temporary and permanent disabilities
  • Medical statement
  • Health professional certification

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
April 21, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
April 21, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
April 21, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toTransportation
April 27, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthors added
April 27, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthors added
April 28, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added
April 28, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill modifies the issuance requirements for disability parking certificates by amending section 169.345 subdivision 2a.",
      "modified": [
        "Updates certification requirements from health professionals for disability parking certificates."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "169.345",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2a"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill amends the certificate design and information section from section 169.345 subdivision 3b.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies the design specifications for disability parking certificates including expiration and usage information."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "169.345",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3b"
  }
]

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