HR0940 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, At the present time, expectant mothers have few options to park their vehicles in parking lot spaces other than those reserved for the general public; and

WHEREAS, A pregnant woman may obtain a handicapped parking permit only if she has a walking disability caused by the pregnancy and certified by a physician; and

WHEREAS, Some parking lot owners have added expectant mother parking spaces for the convenience of their customers; and

WHEREAS, These parking spaces are voluntary and are not subject to the same standards as handicapped parking spaces; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we urge the Secretary of State to provide special permits that can be displayed in cars indicating that the driver is an expectant mother or the parent of a child 2 years of age or younger; and be it further

RESOLVED, That we urge owners, operators, and overseers of parking lots to designate special spaces for expectant mothers and parents of children 2 years of age or younger; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Secretary of State.