2017 Senate Bill 582 / 2018 Public Act 62

Tighten handicap license plate and parking standards and procedures

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 20, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Marty Knollenberg (R-13)

To add physical therapists to the list of medical professionals who can certify a person is disabled for purposes of getting free parking stickers, license plates, and tabs, and define the specific disabilities that make an individual eligible for these benefits.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Dec. 12, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 13, 2017

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To add physical therapists to the list of medical professionals who can certify a person is disabled for purposes of getting free parking stickers, plates, and tabs, and include specific conditions or disabilities in a definition of "disabled person" for that purpose.

Received in the House

Dec. 13, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Feb. 6, 2018

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 27, 2018

Passed in the House 105 to 3 (details)

To add physical therapists to the list of medical professionals who can certify a person is disabled for purposes of getting free parking stickers, plates, and tabs, and include specific conditions or disabilities in a definition of "disabled person" for that purpose.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

March 13, 2018