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Prepared by: David Moore, Principal Attorney April 18, 2024
2023 Wisconsin Act 188
[2023 Senate Bill 964]
Authorizing Physical Therapists
to Make Certifications for
Acquiring Disabled Parking
Plates and Cards
Wisconsin law allows a person with a disability that impairs or limits the ability to walk to obtain
special license plates or a card that entitles the person to various parking privileges. To obtain a special
license plate or card, the person must submit a statement from one of various enumerated types of
health care professionals certifying to the Department of Transportation (DOT) that the person has a
disability that impairs or limits the ability to walk.
2023 Wisconsin Act 188 allows physical therapists to certify to DOT that a person has a disability that
impairs or limits the ability to walk and is thus eligible for a disabled parking license plate or card.
Effective date: January 1, 2025
For a full history of the bill, visit the Legislature’s bill history page.
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