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NY S03569
Bill
Status
1/24/2017
Primary Sponsor
Catharine Young
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AI Summary
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Licensed physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners must report to the Department of Motor Vehicles within 15 days when diagnosing patients age 16+ with chronic conditions causing unconsciousness or impaired awareness, including epilepsy, seizures, fainting, dizzy spells, or coronary ailments.
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The DMV's medical review unit investigates reported conditions and recommends to the commissioner whether to restrict, suspend, revoke, or deny the person's driver's license.
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Licensed drivers must self-report any diagnosed chronic condition causing unconsciousness or unawareness to the commissioner within 15 days of diagnosis, unless impracticable.
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Medical professionals are granted immunity from civil and criminal liability for reports made in accordance with this section.
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All reports are confidential, used only for DMV investigations, and cannot be admitted as evidence in civil, criminal, or administrative proceedings; the act takes effect 120 days after becoming law.
Legislative Description
Requires medical professionals to report patients diagnosed with conditions which cause unconsciousness or unawareness to the department of motor vehicles for the purpose of determining driving privileges; requires licensed drivers having any such condition to report the condition to the commissioner of motor vehicles.
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES
6/20/2018