StateMissouri

HB 1827: Adds licensed occupational therapists to the definition of "other authorized health care practitioner" for purposes of physician's statements required for disabled license plates and placards

Terri VioletIntroduced

HB 1827 status: Introduced — Delivered to Secretary of State (G) (updated Jul 13, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score85/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 40/100

Bill summary

Official

Adds licensed occupational therapists to the definition of "other authorized health care practitioner" for purposes of physician's statements required for disabled license plates and placards. Currently in House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion90%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • no direct environmental impact identified

Risks

  • no direct environmental impact identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • minor administrative efficiency gains

Risks

  • negligible impact on economic activity

Society

Positive Outlook
75%

Benefits

  • reduces barriers to obtaining disabled parking permits
  • recognizes professional expertise of occupational therapists

Risks

  • potential for increased administrative processing volume
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

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Limitation

Analysis based solely on abstract; full bill text not reviewed

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Delivered to Secretary of State (G)

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
4

Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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