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MO HB1707
Bill
Status
2/9/2012
Primary Sponsor
Caleb Jones
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AI Summary
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Repeals and reenacts section 302.291, RSMo, relating to driver's license qualifications and medical reporting requirements
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Adds emergency medical technicians licensed pursuant to chapter 190 to the list of healthcare professionals authorized to report patients with conditions that may prevent safe vehicle operation
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Allows emergency medical technicians to report diagnoses or assessments of disorders or conditions that may impair safe driving, with protection from civil liability for good faith reports
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Maintains existing confidentiality protections for all reports and medical records, with violations constituting a class A misdemeanor
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Preserves driver rights to appeal license suspensions, denials, revocations or restrictions within 30 days and petition for reinstatement if conditions are temporary
Legislative Description
Adds certain licensed emergency medical technicians to the list of individuals who can report anyone diagnosed or assessed with a condition that may prevent the safe operation of a motor vehicle
Last Action
Referred: General Laws (H)
2/29/2012