HB1770

House Bill 1770, titled the 'Pregnancy Parking Act,' seeks to amend Arkansas state law to allow pregnant women to apply for a temporary special certificate permitting the use of parking spaces reserved for persons with disabilities. Under this bill, pregnant women would be eligible for this certificate upon certification by a licensed physician, and the permit would remain valid for up to one year following the date of birth. The bill mandates that the Office of Motor Vehicles develop application forms, establish verification procedures, and maintain records regarding the issuance of these certificates. Additionally, it requires that applicants be informed that the parking privilege is only valid when the certificate holder is present in the vehicle. The Office of Motor Vehicles is authorized to promulgate rules to implement these new provisions.