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TATEMENT OF ESTIMATED FISCAL IMPACT
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Frank A. Rainwater, Executive Director
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H. 3842
Fiscal Impact Summary
This bill allows a physical therapist to certify that an individual is handicapped and declare
whether the handicap is temporary or permanent for purposes of the individual’s application for a
handicapped placard.
The bill charges the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) with additional responsibilities that
the agency can accomplish with existing staff and resources. Therefore, there is no expenditure
impact to DMV.
Explanation of Fiscal Impact
Introduced on January 30, 2025
State Expenditure
This bill allows a physical therapist to certify that an individual is handicapped and declare
whether the handicap is temporary or permanent for purposes of the individual’s application for a
handicapped placard.
The bill charges DMV with additional responsibilities that the agency can accomplish with
existing staff and resources. Therefore, there is no expenditure impact to DMV.
State Revenue
N/A
Local Expenditure
N/A
Local Revenue
N/A
Bill Number: H. 3842 Introduced on Januar
y 30, 2025
Subject: Medical Authorization of Handicap Placards
Requestor: House Medical, Military, Public, and Municipal Affairs
RFA Analyst(s): Griffith
Impact Date: February 18, 2025