Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma HB2977: Motor vehicles; defining terms; authorizing the placing of hidden disability indicator on certain forms of identification; effective date.
Status: In committee, February 26, 2026
What the bill says
An Act relating to motor vehicles; defining terms; authorizing the placing of hidden disability indicator on certain forms of identification; providing for optional participation; allowing Service Oklahoma to require certain documents; requiring indicator not specify disability; allowing removal of indicator without penalty; stating requirements for indicator; describing prohibited uses of the indicator; authorizing the promulgation of certain rules; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
From the engrossed text, March 2, 2026:
An Act relating to motor vehicles; defining terms; authorizing the placing of hidden disability indicator on certain forms of identification; providing for optional participation; allowing Service Oklahoma to require certain documents; requiring indicator not specify disability; allowing removal of indicator without penalty; stating requirements for indicator; describing prohibited uses of the indicator; authorizing the promulgation of certain rules; providing for codification; and providing an effective date. BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: SECTION 1. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 6-131 of Title 47, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows: A. As used in this section: 1. "Hidden disability" means a non-obvious physical, neurological, sensory, cognitive, or developmental condition that HB2977 HFLR Page BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments. may affect communication, perception, movement, or behavior during interactions with law enforcement, including, but not limited to: a. autism spectrum disorder, b. deafness or significant hearing impairment, c. speech impairment, d. cognitive or neurological conditions, and e. physical conditions that may limit mobility or motor response. 2. "Indicator" means a standardized logo, symbol, or notation approved by Service Oklahoma that signifies the licensee or cardholder has voluntarily elected to disclose the presence of a hidden disability. B. Service Oklahoma shall allow an …