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Read. Follow. Verify.Alabama allows residents to add invisible medical condition designations to driver licenses
Last action · February 24, 2026: EnactedSponsor: Ontario Tillman
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What This Bill Does
The Driver Communication and Safety Enhancement Act requires the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency to establish a voluntary method for individuals to designate s on driver licenses and nondriver identification cards starting October 1, 2026. To receive the designation, applicants must provide proof of the diagnosis from a licensed physician in the state without paying a separate fee solely for the mark. The law defines invisible medical conditions to include autism spectrum disorder, traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, schizophrenia, cognitive disabilities, and communication impediments.
Residents diagnosed with specific physical or mental conditions can display a standardized mark on state identification documents to assist communication with first responders during traffic stops or emergencies. ALEA is authorized to recover production costs through a fee not to exceed ten cents over actual expenses.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Alabama residents with invisible medical conditions
Individuals can voluntarily request a discrete mark on their driver license or ID card indicating their condition upon providing physician proof.
Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency
ALEA is required to establish the designation method, update production processes, and manage program revenues.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What conditions qualify for the invisible medical condition designation?
Does ALEA charge an extra fee for adding the medical condition mark?
What documentation is required to obtain the designation?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Current status: Became law.
Procedural history
21 actions- Feb 24, 2026HouseEnrolledEnacted
- Feb 17, 2026HouseEnrolledDelivered to Governor
- Feb 17, 2026SenateSignature Requested
- Feb 12, 2026HouseEnrolled
- Feb 12, 2026HouseReady to Enroll
- Feb 10, 2026SenateFloorMotion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 326
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- Feb 10, 2026SenateThird Reading in Second House
- Feb 5, 2026SenateRead for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
- Feb 4, 2026SenateCommitteeReported Out of Committee Second House
- Jan 27, 2026SenateCommitteePending Committee Action in Second House
- Jan 27, 2026SenateIntroducedRead for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on State Governmental Affairs
- Jan 27, 2026HouseMotion to Add Cosponsor - Adopted Roll Call 185
- Jan 27, 2026HouseEngrossed
- Jan 27, 2026HouseFloorMotion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 184
- Jan 27, 2026HouseMotion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 183
- Jan 27, 2026HouseWays and Means General Fund Engrossed Substitute Offered
- Jan 27, 2026HouseThird Reading in House of Origin
- Jan 21, 2026HouseRead for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
- Jan 21, 2026HouseCommitteeReported Out of Committee House of Origin
- Jan 13, 2026HouseCommitteePending Committee Action in House of Origin
- Jan 13, 2026HouseIntroducedRead for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means General Fund
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