Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateMissouriIntroduced
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 Violet
HB 1827 status: Introduced — Delivered to Secretary of State (G) (updated Jul 13, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Overall Score
78OUT OF 100
Score:78/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 25/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan90%
Public opinion80%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill adds licensed occupational therapists to the list of authorized health care practitioners capable of signing physician's statements for disabled parking placards and plates.
Who is affected
Individuals with disabilities seeking parking accommodations and licensed occupational therapists.
Requirements and enforcement
Qualified occupational therapists must be licensed; the Secretary of State/Department of Revenue will need to update certification forms.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
Introduced in the 2026 session; status remains under review.
Potential benefits
Improved access for patients, reduced bottlenecks in the application process, and efficient utilization of existing health professionals.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential for inconsistent standards between medical doctors and occupational therapists during the certification process.
What is still unknown
Specific training requirements for OTs regarding the certification form criteria.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
Positive outlook
80%
Benefits
- Increases access for disabled individuals
- Reduces wait times for documentation
- Expands the pool of available providers
Risks
- Potential for administrative clerical errors
- Risk of inconsistent eligibility standards
- Need for updated training for OTs
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Streamlines certification for patients
- Eases clerical burden on physicians
- Leverages OTs' mobility expertise
Risks
- Diagnostic approach variability
- Lack of unified certification standards
- Potential for disparate documentation
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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