Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB3175: Establishes a process in which persons registering a motor vehicle may apply for a designation indicating a health condition or disability that limits or impairs the ability to effectively communicate with law enforcement
Status: In committee, April 21, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 301, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to persons with impaired or limited ability to communicate with law enforcement. Section A. Chapter 301, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 301.287, to read as follows: 301.287. 1. This section shall be known and referred to as "Mason's Law". 2. Beginning January 1, 2027, a resident of this state with a health condition or disability that limits or impairs the ability to effectively communicate with law enforcement may, at any time, apply to the department of revenue for a designation.
From the engrossed text:
To amend chapter 301, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to persons with impaired or limited ability to communicate with law enforcement. Section A. Chapter 301, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 301.287, to read as follows: 301.287. 1. This section shall be known and referred to as "Mason's Law". 2. Beginning January 1, 2027, a resident of this state with a health condition or disability that limits or impairs the ability to effectively communicate with law enforcement may, at any time, apply to the department of revenue for a designation that shall be associated with the person's driver's license issued under chapter 302 and motor vehicle license plate or plates issued under this chapter and available to law enforcement under the Missouri uniform law enforcement system (MULES) established under chapter 43. 3. The initial application, which shall be on a form prescribed by the department and made available on the department's website, shall by signed by a physician licensed under chapter 334, or a psychologist licensed under chapter 337, certifying that: (1) The applicant or the applicant's child, parent, or spouse has a physical or mental health condition that is likely to impair the ability to effectively communicate with law enforcement; and (2) The physician or psychologist has determined …