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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Homar Gómez

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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
 Court assembled:

 The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:

An Act relative to the issuance of special license plates for autistic and neurodivergent individuals and their families.

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PETITION OF:

HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 5748        FILED ON: 3/5/2026

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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)

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An Act relative to the issuance of special license plates for autistic and neurodivergent individuals and their families.

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

 SECTION 1.

 The Registry of Motor Vehicles shall establish a program for the issuance of special motor vehicle license plates to individuals who are autistic or neurodivergent, or to parents or legal guardians of children who are autistic or neurodivergent.

 SECTION 2.

 Eligibility for such special license plates shall be limited to owners or lessees of private passenger motor vehicles registered in the Commonwealth. An application for such a plate must include a certification from a licensed physician, psychologist, or other qualified medical professional, attesting that the applicant, or their child, has been diagnosed as autistic or neurodivergent.

 SECTION 3.

 The design of the special license plate shall include distinctive features or markings identifying the vehicle as associated with an autistic or neurodivergent individual or their family. The Registry shall consult with representatives of the autistic and neurodivergent community in the development of the plate’s design. The plate shall be of the same size and general shape as standard license plates.

 SECTION 4.

 The fee for the issuance of a special license plate under this act shall be equal to the standard registration fee for passenger vehicles. The license plate shall be valid for a biennial period and may be renewed upon payment of the applicable renewal fee.

 SECTION 5.

 The Registrar may promulgate rules and regulations necessary for the implementation of this act, including but not limited to procedures for application, verification of eligibility, and renewal.

 SECTION 6.

 This act shall take effect upon passage.