HB 581 – Drivers License Designation/Autism
Primary House Sponsors: Rep. Howard Penny, Jr. (R-Harnett); Rep. Allison Dahle (D-Wake); Rep. Charles Miller (R-Brunswick, New Hanover)
Summary
This bill directs the Division of Motor Vehicles to develop, in consultation with the Department of Public Safety, the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services, and the State Highway Patrol, a drivers license designation that may be granted to a person with autism spectrum disorder upon request.
This bill also states that a person shall be considered to have autism spectrum disorder if the person provides verification or documentation substantiating a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder as recommended by the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services.
Movement
Filed – 4/15/2021