Enacts GS 20-7(q3) requiring the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to develop, in consultation with specified entities, a drivers license designation that can be granted to a person with autism spectrum disorder, as defined by statutory cross-reference, upon request. Establishes eight criteria and requirements applicable to the designation, including (1) entering the designation into the electronic record associated with the person's license, (2) the requesting individual providing verification or documentation substantiating the diagnosis, as specified, (3) limiting use of the information collected for mutually safe interactions with law enforcement, and (4) developing a process for voluntary removal of the designation.
Amends GS 17C-6, concerning the Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission, and GS 17E-4, concerning the Sheriffs' Education and Training Standards Commission, adding the following to the Commissions' powers regarding establishing minimum educational and training standards for employment and continuing education for criminal justice officers and officers, respectively. Now requires the minimum educational and training standards to include recognition and appropriate interaction with persons with autism spectrum disorder, and drivers license and vehicle registration identifiers of persons with autism spectrum disorder, including that the identifiers are optional.
Applies to drivers licenses issued on or after January 1, 2026.
DRIVERS LICENSE DESIGNATION/AUTISM.
Printer-friendly: Click to view
View NCGA Bill Details(link is external) | 2025-2026 Session |
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 WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER.Intro. by Penny, Hawkins.
Status: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate action) (Mar 19 2025)
Bill History:
-
Wed, 29 Jan 2025 House: Filed(link is external)
-
Thu, 30 Jan 2025 House: Passed 1st Reading(link is external)
-
Mon, 3 Feb 2025 House: Withdrawn From Com(link is external)
-
Tue, 25 Feb 2025 House: Reptd Fav(link is external)
-
Tue, 25 Feb 2025 House: Re-ref Com On Transportation(link is external)
-
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 House: Reptd Fav(link is external)
-
Mon, 17 Mar 2025 House: Reptd Fav(link is external)
-
Mon, 17 Mar 2025 House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)(link is external)
-
Mon, 17 Mar 2025 House: Placed On Cal For 03/18/2025(link is external)
-
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 House: Passed 2nd Reading(link is external)
-
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 House: Passed 3rd Reading(link is external)
-
Wed, 19 Mar 2025 House: Regular Message Sent To Senate(link is external)
-
Wed, 19 Mar 2025 Senate: Regular Message Received From House(link is external)
-
Wed, 19 Mar 2025 Senate: Passed 1st Reading(link is external)
H 21
Bill Summaries:
-
Bill H 21 (2025-2026)Summary date: Jan 29 2025 - View Summary
View: All Summaries for Bill