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DE HB314
Bill
Status
8/2/2024
Primary Sponsor
Sean Matthews
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AI Summary
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Expands who can certify a driver's medical fitness to operate a vehicle from only physicians to all "licensed practitioners," including physician assistants (PAs) and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs)
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Allows non-physician practitioners to certify that a driver has not had a loss of consciousness episode in the last three months and does not pose an elevated risk to safely operate a vehicle
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Transfers authority for reviewing driver's license medical evaluations from the Secretary of Health and Social Services to the Secretary of Transportation
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Updates outdated references from "Medical Council of Delaware" and "Delaware Optometric Association" to the current names of regulatory boards (Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline, Board of Examiners in Optometry)
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Repeals the existing requirement that physicians must report patients subject to loss of consciousness to the Division of Motor Vehicles within one week, along with associated penalties of $5-$50 for failure to report
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Titles 21 And 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Drivers Licenses.
Last Action
Signed by Governor
8/2/2024