New ID cards would help police understand hidden disabilities

"Eric's ID Law"

Introduced· 2026-01-21

Who's it for

Who's it for: Everyday People

What it means for you

9/10Helps you

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This bill would let people put a note about their hidden disability on their ID, helping police understand them better during stops.

Our take

What we think, in plain words.

This bill would make it easier for people with hidden disabilities to interact with police. If passed, police would get special training to understand these disabilities. Also, people could choose to have a note on their driver's license or ID card. This could help avoid misunderstandings and make police stops safer for everyone. It is important to support bills like this that help protect people and make interactions with officials smoother.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

It would change laws about how police officers are trained.
It would make police get training on how to talk to people with hidden disabilities.
It would let people add a note about a hidden physical or mental disability to their driver's license or ID card if they ask for it.
It would waive some fees for these special ID cards.
The bill would also include public outreach to tell people about these changes.