SB 151-FN (2025): relative to accessible parking permit verification and fraud prevention.
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SB 151-FN (2025)
relative to accessible parking permit verification and fraud prevention.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Transportation
- Senate committee: Transportation
- Subject: Motor Vehicles
- Chapter law: 238
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 2025 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 2025. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2025-0497s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 6, 2025. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2025-0497s). The committee's amendment (2025-0497s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 13, 2025, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2025-0913s), offered by Sen. James Gray, was adopted on a voice vote on March 13, 2025, changing the text of the bill. On March 13, 2025 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 27, 2025 and was referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 22, 2025, with 3 people signed in online: 2 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on May 1, 2025 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2025-1799h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2025-1799h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 8, 2025, changing the text of the bill. On May 8, 2025 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 8, 2025 the bill was referred to the Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 23, 2025, with one person signed in online in support. The committee met in executive session on May 23, 2025 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On June 5, 2025 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On June 12, 2025 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Denise Ricciardi. The bill was enrolled on June 26, 2025 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 15, 2025, making it Chapter 238 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2026.
Sponsors
- Sen. Daryl Abbas (R - SD22) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Kevin Avard (R - SD12)
- Rep. Sandra Panek (R - Hills 01)
- Sen. Daniel Innis (R - SD7)
- Sen. Timothy Lang (R - SD2)
- Rep. Jeffrey Tenczar (R - Hills 1)
- Sen. Bill Gannon (R - SD23)
- Sen. David Rochefort (R - SD1)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 4, 2025, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 101
- March 13, 2025: floor debate, Senate
- April 22, 2025, 10:10 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
- May 1, 2025, 12:00 PM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
- May 8, 2025: floor debate, House
- May 23, 2025, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
- May 23, 2025, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
- June 5, 2025: floor debate, House
- June 12, 2025: floor debate, Senate
Votes
- March 13, 2025, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments #2025-0497s and #2025-0913s — voice vote, passed
- May 8, 2025, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-1799h — voice vote, passed
- June 5, 2025, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- June 12, 2025, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 2025: Introduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Transportation
- February 4, 2025: Hearing: 02/04/2025, Room 101, LOB, 01:15 pm
- March 6, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0497s, 03/06/2025; Vote 5-0; CC
- March 6, 2025: SB 151 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 03/06/2025
- March 6, 2025: Special Order to Next Session, Without Objection; 03/06/2025
- March 13, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0497s, 03/13/2025, Vote 5-0
- March 13, 2025: Committee Amendment # 2025-0497s, AA, VV; 03/13/2025
- March 13, 2025: Sen. Gray Floor Amendment # 2025-0913s, AA, VV; 03/13/2025
- March 13, 2025: Ought to Pass with Amendments #2025-0497s and #2025-0913s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/13/2025
- March 27, 2025: Introduced (in recess of) 03/27/2025 and referred to Transportation
- April 22, 2025: Public Hearing: 04/22/2025 10:10 am LOB 203
- May 1, 2025: Executive Session: 05/01/2025 12:00 pm LOB 203
- May 1, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-1799h 05/01/2025 (Vote 15-0; CC)
- May 6, 2025: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 05/06/2025 01:00 pm LOB 203
- May 8, 2025: Amendment # 2025-1799h: AA VV 05/08/2025
- May 8, 2025: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-1799h: MA VV 05/08/2025
- May 8, 2025: Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety 05/08/2025
- May 23, 2025: Public Hearing: 05/23/2025 10:00 am LOB 202-204
- May 23, 2025: Executive Session: 05/23/2025 01:00 pm LOB 202-204
- May 23, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 05/23/2025 (Vote 15-0; CC)
- June 5, 2025: Ought to Pass: MA VV 06/05/2025
- June 12, 2025: Sen. Ricciardi Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 06/12/2025
- June 26, 2025: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/26/2025
- June 26, 2025: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/26/2025)
- July 15, 2025: Signed by the Governor on 07/15/2025; Chapter 0238; Effective 01/01/2026
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