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HB 465ALABAMASession 2026rsState BillBecame law
Enacted

Alabama authorizes 'Invisible Disability' vehicle decals for residents and caretakers starting in 2027

Original title: Motor vehicles, license plates, issuance of "Invisible Disability" decals, authorized

Last action · April 16, 2026: EnactedSponsor: Leigh Hulsey

Companion · SB 329same policy, Senate version
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What This Bill Does

Alabama authorizes the Department of Revenue to issue an '' license plate decal to residents diagnosed with specific medical or mental conditions and their primary caretakers, effective January 1, 2027.

Why it matters

Residents with qualifying conditions or their primary caretakers can request a specialized vehicle decal by providing a doctor's diagnosis and paying standard registration fees, though the decal does not grant access to reserved disability parking spaces.

Background
  • State legislatures frequently pass vehicle registration statutes to create specialized license plates and decals for specific medical or civic categories. context

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Alabama residents with an invisible disability

Individuals with qualifying medical conditions may apply for and display a specialized decal on their motor vehicle after presenting a physician's diagnosis.

Directly affected

Primary caretakers

Primary caretakers of individuals with an invisible disability are eligible to receive the decal for their motor vehicles.

Directly affected

Department of Revenue

The department is authorized to issue the decals, approve the design, and adopt implementation rules.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to receive the 'Invisible Disability' license plate decal?
Alabama residents who have been diagnosed with an by a physician licensed in the state, as well as the primary caretakers of such individuals, are eligible upon application and payment of regular fees.
Does the new decal allow me to park in designated accessible parking spaces?
No. The decal does not authorize the holder to park in special access parking spots unless the individual has also been issued a separate disability distinctive special access plate or placard.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Became law.

Procedural history

20 actions
  1. Apr 16, 2026HouseEnrolled
    Enacted
  2. Apr 8, 2026HouseEnrolled
    Delivered to Governor
  3. Apr 8, 2026Senate
    Signature Requested
  4. Apr 7, 2026House
    Enrolled
  5. Apr 7, 2026House
    Ready to Enroll
  6. Apr 7, 2026SenateFloor
    Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1186
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  1. Apr 7, 2026Senate
    Third Reading in Second House
  2. Mar 11, 2026Senate
    Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
  3. Mar 11, 2026SenateCommittee
    Reported Out of Committee Second House
  4. Mar 3, 2026SenateCommittee
    Pending Committee Action in Second House
  5. Mar 3, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Safety
  6. Mar 3, 2026House
    Engrossed
  7. Mar 3, 2026HouseFloor
    Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 690
  8. Mar 3, 2026House
    Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 689
  9. Mar 3, 2026House
    Public Safety and Homeland Security Engrossed Substitute Offered
  10. Mar 3, 2026House
    Third Reading in House of Origin
  11. Feb 25, 2026House
    Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
  12. Feb 25, 2026HouseCommittee
    Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
  13. Feb 17, 2026HouseCommittee
    Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
  14. Feb 17, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security

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Sponsors

Leigh HulseyHouse · District 15RepublicanPrimary sponsor

Connected Entities

Alabama, Kulturecity, Incorporated, Department of Revenue
locationAlabama“State where the legislation applies and physicians must be licensed”Map →
OrganizationKulturecity, Incorporated“Responsible for the design of the license plate decal subject to approval”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Revenue“Authorized to issue decals and adopt rules to implement the section”Map →

Sources

Open source document

alison.legislature.state.al.us

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