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NY S08990
Bill
Status
6/11/2018
Primary Sponsor
Catharine Young
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the DMV commissioner to require examination of drivers who experienced a loss of consciousness and were involved in a reportable accident if evidence shows the loss of consciousness caused or contributed to the accident.
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Adds loss of consciousness-related accidents to existing grounds for mandatory driver examination, alongside the existing requirement for three accidents within 18 months.
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Directs the DMV, in consultation with the Department of Health and Division of State Police, to review the medical review program and procedures for identifying drivers with chronic conditions causing loss of consciousness, awareness, or body control.
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Requires the DMV to examine how physicians, police officers, and others report driving incidents related to medical conditions and identify barriers to such reporting.
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Mandates the DMV submit its review and recommendations to the governor, legislative leaders, and committee chairs within one year of the law's enactment; takes effect immediately with the examination requirement effective 30 days after enactment.
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
SUBSTITUTED BY A11121
6/19/2018