NY S05670

Designates human organ delivery vehicles operated by organ procurement organizations as authorized emergency vehicles under Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 101.

Permits human organ delivery vehicles to operate as emergency vehicles when transporting human organs, human tissue, or medical personnel for organ recovery or transplantation on an emergency basis involving imminent health risk.

Requires human organ delivery vehicle operators to obtain written authorization from the Department of Health and complete appropriate training for emergency vehicle operation and a defensive driving course.

Vehicles must be dedicated to organ transport service and clearly identified as such to qualify for emergency vehicle privileges.

Takes effect 120 days after becoming law.