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HB 2562

Permitting the issuance of a special license plate or permanent or temporary placard for a person with a disability based on documentation of satisfactory proof of disability from a physical therapist.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas bill allows physical therapists to certify disability for special license plates and parking placards, expanding from current medical professionals only.

Approved by Governor on Monday, April 6, 2026
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Bill Summary · HB 2562

Legislative bill overview

HB 2562 would expand who can certify disability for Kansas special license plates and parking placards by allowing physical therapists to provide the required documentation, in addition to existing authorized providers. Currently, only certain medical professionals (typically physicians and advanced practice providers) can verify disability eligibility for these parking accommodations.

Why is this important

This change could streamline access to disability parking permits for individuals with mobility limitations, potentially reducing wait times and expanding access since physical therapists are more numerous and geographically distributed than some other qualifying medical professionals. However, it raises questions about whether physical therapists' clinical training and scope of practice adequately qualifies them to make disability determinations for parking purposes, which involves legal and regulatory implications beyond their typical role.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of practice concerns: Whether physical therapists' expertise in rehabilitation and musculoskeletal conditions qualifies them to make comprehensive disability assessments for legal parking accommodations, particularly for non-physical disabilities
  • Standardization and fraud prevention: Whether expanding certified providers could weaken consistency in eligibility determination or increase misuse of disability parking permits
  • Liability and accountability: Questions about oversight, training requirements, and who bears responsibility if a physical therapist improperly certifies someone as disabled

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

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