SB1164 • 2025

Provides that a person may request that the Department of Transportation include on the person's driver license, driver permit or identification card the fact that the person has a disability that interferes with the person's ability to effectively communicate with a police officer.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Senator Golden
Last action: 2025-06-27
Official status: In Senate Committee
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The plain English breakdown is still being put together. The official documents below are already here.

Bill History

2025-06-27 Senate
In committee upon adjournment.
2025-03-03 Senate
Referred to Transportation.
2025-02-27 Senate
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act says a person can ask ODOT to add a note on their driver license, permit or ID card. The note will let police officers know that the person has a disability that makes it hard to communicate with the officer. To do this, the person will need to fill out a form and get a doctor or other listed health professional to confirm the disability. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.6).
Provides that a person may request that the Department of Transportation include on the person's driver license, driver permit or identification card the fact that the person has a disability that interferes with the person's ability to effectively communicate with a police officer. Requires the person to submit an application to the department and have a health care professional verify the disability.
Relating to: Relating to documents issued by the Department of Transportation.
Current location: In Senate Committee