HARRISBURG, Pa. — What began as a Maryland family’s mission to help people with invisible disabilities stay safe is officially becoming law, and the movement is spreading across state lines.
On May 13, Maryland will officially enact Eric’s ID Law, a new policy allowing residents to voluntarily place a butterfly symbol on their driver’s license or state ID.
The symbol quietly communicates the presence of a hidden disability, such as autism, a mental health condition, or hearing loss. This landmark legislation is the result of tireless advocacy from 20-year-old Eric Carpenter-Grantham, who lives with autism…