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History
- Print number 2820a
- Amend (t) and recommit to health
- Referred to health
- Referred to health
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Relates to the required biennial examination of bus drivers
In Senate Committee · Rules · Sponsor Aileen Gunther
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to the biennial examinations of bus drivers employed by a motor carrier
Purpose or general idea of bill
To permit registered physician assistants to conduct physical examinations for bus drivers.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1. Amends subdivision 1 of section 509-g of the vehicle and traffic law, as amended by chapter 600 of the laws of 2002 to include certified nurse practitioners or a registered physician assistant as health care professionals authorized to conduct vision and physical examinations of bus drivers.
Justification
Physician assistants are trained to conduct physical examinations. This bill will expand the number of health care practitioners available to examine bus drivers.
Prior legislative history
2007-08: A.8959 - Died Assembly Transportation Committee 2005-06: A.2212 - Referred to Transportation Committee 2004: A.11827 - Referred to Health Committee
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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