Bill Summary for H 84 (2017-2018)

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Jun 22 2017

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View NCGA Bill Details2017-2018 Session
House Bill 84 (Public) Filed Thursday, February 9, 2017
AN ACT TO DIRECT THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO DEVELOP A DESIGNATION FOR DRIVERS LICENSES THAT MAY BE GRANTED UPON REQUEST TO A PERSON WHO IS DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING.
Intro. by Insko.

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Senate amendment #1 amends the requirements set forth in new GS 20-7(q2) concerning deaf or hard-of-hearing designation by the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Deletes the proposed language of subdivision (3), which provided that medical certification or examination was not required to make a request pursuant to the subsection for the designation. Instead, establishes that a person is considered to be deaf or hard of hearing if they provide verification or documentation substantiating their hearing loss that is recommended by the Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing as acceptable (Division). Directs the DMV to consult with the Division to identify acceptable forms of verification that do not result in undue burden to the person requesting the designation. Lists documentation that must be acceptable, including: (1) documentation of certification or examination by a medical, health, or audiology professional showing evidence of hearing loss; (2) affidavit executed by the person, their parent, or guardian attesting to the person's hearing loss; or (3) documentation deemed by the DMV to qualify as satisfactory proof of the person's hearing loss.