SB 17-286

Senate Bill 17-286, which has been signed into law, updates Colorado's driver’s permit process for individuals with disabilities. It ensures that these individuals can obtain a temporary instruction permit through regular procedures but allows necessary modifications due to their disability. The bill also mandates the Department of Revenue to take steps to protect confidential driver records from public view and accidental disclosure. This change affects people with disabilities who are learning to drive, as well as anyone whose driving record is kept confidential by the state. Since the bill has been signed, these updates have become official law in Colorado.

Official Summary

The bill clarifies that a person with a disability obtains a temporary instruction permit for driving using the normal procedures and requirements, but modified as necessary because of the disability. This includes a clarification that the instruction permit expires after 3 years. The bill also requires that the department of revenue make a reasonable effort to ensure that confidential driver's records are not visible or accessible to the public and protect the contents against inadvertent disclosure. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

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