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HF 3131

Issuance of cancer-related disability parking certificates authorized.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mary Franson and 2 co-sponsors

HF 3131 allows issuing cancer-related disability parking certificates to enable designated parking access for individuals with cancer-related mobility or treatment impairments.

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Bill Summary · HF 3131

Summary of HF 3131 (Minnesota) – 2025-2026 Session

Title

Issuance of cancer-related disability parking certificates authorized.

Purpose and intent

HF 3131 authorizes the issuance of disability parking certificates specifically for individuals whose medical condition includes cancer, enabling eligibility for cancer-related disability parking privileges. The bill aims to provide expedited or clarified access to designated parking and related accommodations for cancer patients, in recognition of the unique mobility and treatment-related challenges they face.

Key provisions and changes

  • Authority to issue cancer-related disability parking certificates: The bill expands or specifies the ability of the relevant state authority (likely the Minnesota Department of Public Safety or a related agency) to issue disability parking certificates tied to cancer diagnoses or treatment-related limitations.
  • Scope of eligibility: Establishes criteria for qualifying conditions or circumstances under which a cancer-related disability parking certificate may be granted. This could include factors such as reduced mobility, fatigue, ongoing treatment, or other cancer-related impairment that substantively limits the ability to walk or utilize standard parking spaces.
  • Parking privileges linked to certificate:
    • Certificated individuals would be eligible for designated parking accommodations (e.g., disability parking spaces) as authorized by state or local regulations.
    • The certification may provide authority for vehicle parking in disability-designated spots or nearby allowances, subject to applicable state disability parking rules.
  • Process and verification:
    • Procedures for applying, renewal, and verification of cancer-related disability certificates.
    • Potential alignment with existing processes for other disability parking certificates, including medical verification, periodic re-evaluation, or administrative safeguards to prevent misuse.
  • Administrative and enforcement aspects:
    • Clarifications on who administers the program, how certificates are issued, and how violations (e.g., fraudulent use) are handled.
    • Possible coordination with law enforcement and parking enforcement to ensure proper use of cancer-related disability parking spaces.

Who would be affected

  • Individuals diagnosed with cancer or undergoing cancer treatment who experience mobility or functioning limitations that justify disability parking accommodations.
  • Healthcare providers and credentialing bodies involved in certifying eligibility or submitting medical documentation.
  • Parking authorities and law enforcement responsible for designating and enforcing disability parking spaces and verifying certificates.
  • State agencies that administer disability parking programs and certificates (likely the department administering disability or transportation services).

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Introduced and first read (April 7, 2025), with referral to Transportation Finance and Policy.
  • Committee activity (March 2, 2026): Report adopted as amended and second reading, indicating the bill has progressed beyond initial committee consideration and is moving through the legislative process.
  • The exact timeline for enactment depends on subsequent committee approvals, floor votes, and potential reconciliations with the Senate (and eventual signature by the governor), per Minnesota’s legislative process.

Potential impact and considerations

  • Accessibility improvements: Could improve access for cancer patients who face mobility challenges during treatment cycles.
  • Administrative burden: May require new or adjusted administrative processes for certification, renewals, and enforcement.
  • Equity and inclusivity: Addresses a specific medical condition to ensure appropriate parking accommodations are available to those affected by cancer.
  • Fiscal considerations: Any costs associated with administering the new certificates or increased use of disability parking spaces would be determined during committee deliberations and budgeting.

This summary captures the bill’s stated purpose, key provisions, affected parties, and procedural status based on the available information. If you’d like, I can tailor this to a specific audience (e.g., policymakers, advocates, researchers) or add a comparison to how other states address cancer-related disability parking.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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