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MO HB609

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/14/2013

Primary Sponsor

Rocky Miller

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds emergency medical technicians licensed pursuant to chapter 190 to the list of healthcare professionals who can report drivers with conditions that may prevent safe vehicle operation
  • Allows emergency medical technicians to report patients diagnosed or assessed as having disorders or conditions affecting safe driving ability, with physician-patient relationships not preventing such reports
  • Requires emergency medical technician reports to state the diagnosis or assessment and whether the condition is permanent or temporary
  • Grants emergency medical technicians the same civil liability immunity as other healthcare professionals who make good faith reports under this section
  • Repeals and replaces section 302.291, RSMo, regarding driver's license qualifications and examination procedures

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

Public Hearing Completed (H)

3/28/2013

Committee Referrals

General Laws2/27/2013

Full Bill Text

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