Maryland transportation officials unveiled a new symbol on Wednesday that can be voluntarily added to driver's licenses and ID cards to identify residents with hidden disabilities.

The butterfly designation is being rolled out across the state under Eric's Law , a bill that was proposed by a Maryland family. The law went into effect on October 1.

The symbol was unveiled Wednesday by the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA).

What does Eric's Law do?

Under Eric's Law, Maryland residents who have developmental or intellectual disabilities can add the butterfly symbol to their driver's license, ID card or moped permit.

The symbol can be used to alert first responders or law enforcement to a person's hidden disability and improve communication in tho

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