HB 1738 Modifies the law regarding accessible parking spaces for persons with disabilities

Current Bill Summary

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HCS/HB 1738 - This act modifies the law regarding accessible parking. The act provides that when any political subdivision or owner of private property restripes a parking lot or constructs a new parking lot with 25 or more parking spaces, the lot and accessible signs must meet the minimum requirements of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act for the number of required accessible parking spaces but not less than one must be served by an access aisle that is a minimum of 96 inches wide and designated "van accessible". If any accessible space is 132 inches wide or wider, the adjacent access aisle must be a minimum of 60 inches wide. If any accessible space is less than 132 inches wide, the adjacent aisle must be a minimum of 96 inches wide. Under current law, any parking lot that is restriped or constructed must have one in every four accessible spaces served by an access aisle that is a minimum of 96 inches wide and designated "lift van accessible only".

The act also makes various technical corrections to section 301.193.

STEPHEN WITTE


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