02/15/2024

House Bill 391

Lead Sponsors: Representative Scott Wiggam and Representative Scott Lipps

Status: 3rd Hearing in House Government Oversight (June 11, 2024)

Description: Modifies the penalties for violations of accessible parking laws by, generally, making them civil penalties rather than criminal penalties and creates a statewide civil enforcement system for issuing tickets for such violations. 

The bill also redirects fine money collected via accessible parking violations from 100% to the local entity (subject to usage restrictions) to 50% to the local entity (with no usage restrictions) and 50% to a newly-created state fund.

CCAO Position: No position (as of July 2024)

Notes: The Delaware County Board of Developmental Disabilities provided proponent testimony.