HB 2534
Creating Persons with Disabilities Registry
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a Persons with Disabilities Registry within West Virginia, allowing local law enforcement agencies to maintain a database of individuals with developmental, psychological, or other disabilities relevant to their interactions with officers. Adults with disabilities can voluntarily enroll themselves, while parents or legal guardians can enroll minors. The registry will include identifying information and documentation of the disability, and all records are protected by a public records exemption to safeguard the privacy of individuals enrolled.
Key provisions
- Local law enforcement agencies can create and maintain a ‘Persons with Disabilities Registry.’
- Adults with disabilities can voluntarily enroll themselves in the registry.
- Parents or legal guardians can enroll minors with disabilities in the registry.
- Enrollment requires proof of eligibility, such as a physician’s certification or legal guardianship documentation.
- The registry will include name, contact information, disability details, and information about the enrolling party (if applicable).
- Records in the registry are confidential and exempt from disclosure under the state’s public records law.
- Information can be shared with other law enforcement agencies, emergency management, fire departments, and certain state/federal agencies under specific circumstances.
- Individuals can request removal from the registry.
Who is affected
- Individuals with developmental, psychological, or other disabilities.
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