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Read. Follow. Verify.Alabama HB 68 allows voluntary driver's license medical condition designations
Last action · January 13, 2026: Pending Committee Action in House of OriginSponsor: Kenyatté Hassell
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What This Bill Would Do
The Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency is required to establish a method for individuals to voluntarily designate an autism spectrum disorder or communication disorder on their driver's license or , effective October 1, 2026.
Residents diagnosed with autism or communication disorders gain the option to display a discreet medical symbol on their state-issued identification cards starting October 1, 2026, without paying an additional fee solely for the designation.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Individuals with autism spectrum disorder or communication disorders
Individuals have the option to voluntarily display a discreet symbol indicating their diagnosis on their state driver license or nondriver identification card.
Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency
The agency is required to establish a method for the voluntary medical designation, create a discreet symbol, and verify physician proof without charging a dedicated fee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the medical condition designation on their identification card?
Will ALEA charge an extra fee to add the autism or communication disorder designation?
When does this new driver's license designation take effect?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
2 actions- Jan 13, 2026HouseCommitteePending Committee Action in House of Origin
- Jan 13, 2026HouseIntroducedRead for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
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- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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