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DE HB314

Bill

Status

Passed

8/2/2024

Primary Sponsor

Sean Matthews

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Origin

House of Representatives

152nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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)

  • 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

  • Transfers authority for reviewing driver's license medical evaluations from the Secretary of Health and Social Services to the Secretary of Transportation

  • Updates outdated references from "Medical Council of Delaware" and "Delaware Optometric Association" to the current names of regulatory boards (Board of Medical Licensure and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)

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Environment, Energy & Transportation3/28/2024
Public Safety & Homeland Security2/29/2024

Full Bill Text

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