Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB3492: Establishes a process in which persons registering a motor vehicle may apply for a designation and license plate decals indicating a health condition or disability that limits or impairs the ability to effectively communicate with law enforcement
Status: In committee, May 15, 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 the time of motor vehicle registration, apply to the departmen.
From the introduced 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 the time of motor vehicle registration, apply to the department of revenue for a designation that shall be associated with the person's motor vehicle license plate number and available to law enforcement under the Missouri uniform law enforcement system (MULES) established under chapter 43. Such person may also apply to the department for issuance of a set of two license plate decals that may be affixed to the person's motor vehicle license plates to indicate that 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. 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 …