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NY A11121
Bill
Status
12/28/2018
Primary Sponsor
Robert Carroll
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AI Summary
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Authorizes DMV commissioner to require examination of drivers involved in accidents caused by loss of consciousness, in addition to existing authority to require examination after three accidents within 18 months.
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Requires the loss of consciousness to have caused or contributed to the accident and the accident to be reportable under Vehicle and Traffic Law section 605.
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Directs DMV to review its medical review program in consultation with the Department of Health and Division of State Police within one year of enactment.
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Review shall examine methods for physicians, police officers, and others to notify DMV of medical conditions affecting safe driving and identify barriers to reporting such conditions.
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Takes effect immediately, except the examination requirement (Section 1) takes effect 30 days after becoming law.
Legislative Description
Authorizes the commissioner of DMV to require examination of a person involved in an accident caused by a loss of consciousness or awareness; directs DMV, in consultation with the New York state department of health and the New York state division of state police, to undertake a review of the department's medical review program regarding the department's reexamination of drivers who may suffer from a chronic, ongoing condition that may cause loss of consciousness, loss of awareness or loss of body control.
Last Action
tabled
12/28/2018