Connecticut 2023 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 3 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB 995 — AN ACT CONCERNING REMOVABLE WINDSHIELD PLACARDS FOR PERSONS WHO ARE BLIND AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.

Last action — FILE NO. 426

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General Assembly Raised Bill No.
Senate General Assembly File No.
995 January Session, 2023 LCO No.
426 January Session, 2023 Substitute Senate Bill No.
3996 Referred to Committee on TRANSPORTATION Introduced by:
995 Senate, April 4, 2023 The Committee on Transportation reported through SEN.
(TRA) AN ACT CONCERNING REMOVABLE WINDSHIELD PLACARDS FOR PERSONS WHO ARE BLIND AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
COHEN of the 12th Dist., Chairperson of the Committee on the part of the Senate, that the substitute bill ought to pass.
AN ACT CONCERNING REMOVABLE WINDSHIELD PLACARDS FOR PERSONS WHO ARE BLIND AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
[and] (D) a statement indicating that the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles issued such placard;
[and] (D) a statement indicating that the Connecticut sSB995 / File No.
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426 Department of Motor Vehicles issued such placard;
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(3) "Temporary removable windshield placard" means a placard that is the same as a removable windshield placard except that the symbol of access appears on a red background;
3996 1 of 4 Raised Bill No.995 (3) "Temporary removable windshield placard" means a placard that is the same as a removable windshield placard except that the symbol of access appears on a red background;
Any placard issued prior to October 1, 2023, that is otherwise valid, shall remain valid, according to its terms until the expiration of such placard.
Any placard issued prior to October 1, 2023, that is otherwise valid, shall remain valid, according to its terms, until the expiration of such placard.
(o) The commissioner shall [periodically] check the Department of Public Health's state registration of deaths at least twice a year and shall cancel any placard issued to an individual identified in such registry as deceased.
(o) The commissioner shall [periodically] check the Department of Public Health's state registration of deaths on a monthly basis and shall sSB995 / File No.
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426 cancel any placard issued to an individual identified in such registry as deceased.
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(NEW) (Effective from passage) (a) There is established a Removable Windshield Placard Advisory Council that shall be within theDepartmentofMotorVehiclesforadministrativepurposesonly.The advisory council shall, at least annually, (1) review the laws in other states concerning the issuance and use of removable windshield placards for persons who are blind and persons with disabilities, (2) recommend best practices to the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles for clear and concise policies and regulations regarding the issuance and use of removable windshield placards pursuant to section 14-253a ofthe general statutes, and (3) make educational materials available to medical professionals, law enforcement officers and the general public regarding the proper issuance and use of such removable windshield placards.
(Effective from passage) (a) Not later than August 1, 2023, the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles and the Deputy Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection with jurisdiction over the Division of State Police shall jointly convene a working group to:
(b) The advisory council shall consist of nine members, appointed as follows:
(1) Review the laws in other states concerning the issuance and use of removable windshield placards for persons who are blind and persons with disabilities, (2) recommend best practices for policies and regulations regarding the application for, and issuance and use of, removable windshield placards, (3) make educational materials available to medical professionals, law enforcement officers and the general public regarding the proper issuance and use of such removable windshield placards, and (4) review the status of such removable windshield placards issued to persons who are blind and persons with disabilities prior to January 1, 2010, for the lifetime of such persons.
(1) Five appointed by the Governor;
(b) The working group shall be comprised of (1) the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, or the commissioner's designee, (2) the Deputy Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection with jurisdiction over the Division of State Police, or the deputy commissioner'sdesignee,(3)two or more licensedphysicians,physician assistants or advanced practice registered nurses who certify applications for removable windshield placards while in the course of employment, (4) two or more sworn members of a municipal police department, and (5) any other person invited by the commissioner and deputy commissioner to be a member of the working group.
(2) one jointly appointed by the speaker and majority leader of the House of Representatives;
(c) Not later than January 1, 2024, the working group shall submit a report, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a of the general statutes, regarding the findings of the working group, the education materials developed pursuant to subsection (a) of this section and any recommendations to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to transportation.
(3) one jointly appointed by the president pro tempore and majority leader of the Senate;
The working group shall terminate on the date that it submits such report or sSB995 / File No.
(4) one appointed by the minority leader of the House of Representatives;
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and (5) one appointed by the minority leader of the Senate.
426 January 1, 2024, whichever is later.
(c) All initial appointments to the advisory council shall be made not later than August 1, 2023.
The term of each member of the advisory council shall be two years.
Any vacancy shall be filled for the remainder of the term in the same manner as the original appointment.
(d) The Governor shall designate the chairperson of the advisory council from among the members.
The advisory council shall meet at least annually and at such other times as the chairperson deems necessary or upon the request of a majority of the members.
Members shall serve without compensation.
(e)Onor before January 1,2024,andannuallythereafter, theadvisory council shall submit a report on its activities and any recommendations to the Governor and the joint standing committee of the General LCO No.
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995 Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to transportation, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a of the general statutes.
2 October 1, 2023 14-253a(d) October 1, 2023 Sec.
2 October 1, 2023 14-253a(d) Sec.
3 14-253a(o) Sec.
3 October 1, 2023 14-253a(o) Sec.
4 from passage New section Statement of Purpose:
4 from passage New section TRA Joint Favorable Subst.
To (1) require a removable windshield placard to bear the words "Accessibility Parking Permit", (2) require the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles to check the state registration of deaths twice a year, and (3) establish a Removable Windshield Placard Advisory Council.
sSB995 / File No.
[Proposed deletions are enclosed in brackets.
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Proposed additions are indicated by underline, except that when the entire text of a bill or resolution or a section of a bill or resolution is new, it is not underlined.] LCO No.
426 The following Fiscal Impact Statement and Bill Analysis are prepared for the benefit of the members of the General Assembly, solely for purposes of information, summarization and explanation and do not represent the intent of the General Assembly or either chamber thereof for any purpose.
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In general, fiscal impacts are based upon a variety of informational sources, including the analyst’s professional knowledge.
Whenever applicable, agency data is consulted as part of the analysis, however final products do not necessarily reflect an assessment from any specific department.
OFA Fiscal Note State Impact:
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None Municipal Impact:
None Explanation The bill makes several changes to the laws on certain windshield placards and does not result in a fiscal impact to the state or municipalities.
The Out Years State Impact:
None Municipal Impact:
None sSB995 / File No.
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426 OLR Bill Analysis sSB 995 AN ACT CONCERNING REMOVABLE WINDSHIELD PLACARDS FOR PERSONS WHO ARE BLIND AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
SUMMARY This bill makes several changes to the laws on windshield parking placardsused by peoplewith certaindisabilitiesor blindness.It requires these placards to bear the words “Accessibility Parking Permit” and, beginning October 1, 2023, prohibits any issued placard from bearing the words “parking permit for persons with disabilities.” However, under the bill, any otherwise valid placard issued before this date is valid until it expires.
The bill also requires the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) commissioner to check the Department of Public Health’s state death registry at least monthly, rather than periodically as under current law, and cancel placards issued to deceased people identified in the registry, which conforms to current DMV practice.
By August 1, 2023, the bill requires the DMV Commissioner and the Deputy Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection with jurisdiction over the state police to jointly convene a working group, of which they or their designees are also members, comprised of:
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two or more licensed physicians, physician assistants, or advanced practice registered nurses whose work includes certifying applications for removable windshield placards;
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two or more sworn municipal police department members;
and 3.
any other person they invite to be a member.
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426 The working group must review the status of lifetime removable placards issued prior to January 1, 2010.
Regarding the issuance and use of removable placards, the group must (1) review other states’ laws;
(2) recommend best practices to the DMV commissioner for clear and concise policies and regulations, including for applying for placards;
and (3) make educational materials available to medical professionals, law enforcement officers, and the general public.
The group must submit a report on its findings, the education materials developed, and any recommendations to the Transportation Committee by January 1, 2024.
The bill sunsets the group on this date or its reporting date, whichever is later.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
October 1, 2023, except the working group is effective upon passage.
BACKGROUND DMV Study PA 22-44, § 17, required the DMV commissioner to report to the Transportation Committee on the results of her review of other states’ laws and regulations, and any legislative or regulatory recommendations on applying for, issuing, and using removeable windshield placards for people with disabilities or blindness.
COMMITTEE ACTION Transportation Committee Joint Favorable Substitute Yea 36 Nay 0 (03/17/2023) sSB995 / File No.
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Action History

  1. FILE NO. 426

  2. SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 239

  3. FAV. RPT., TAB. FOR CAL., SEN.

  4. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  5. REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/03/23

  6. FILED WITH LCO

  7. Joint Favorable Substitute

  8. PUBLIC HEARING 0215

  9. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Transportation

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 995?
SB 995 is sponsored by Geraldo C. Reyes (Democratic), Vincent J. Candelora (Republican), Gary A. Turco (Democratic), and Christine Cohen (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 995?
This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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