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- Referred to transportation
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Authorizes temporary parking permits for women in their third trimester of pregnancy
In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Janele Hyer-Spencer
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Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to authorizing temporary parking permits for women in their third trimester of pregnancy
Purpose
To authorize temporary parking permits to alleviate some of the physical stresses that women face late in pregnancy.
Summary of provisions
Section 1203-a in the vehicle and traffic law will be amended to allow women in their third trimester of their pregnancy to receive a temporary parking permit.
Justification
Temporary permits are distributed to individuals who cannot ambulate without the help of an assisting device such as a cane, wheelchair, walker etc. Many women get physically impairing symptoms while pregnant. During the third trimester of a woman's pregnancy her body changes dramatically; backaches, swelling of the feet and ankles, shortness of breath and fatigue are often symptoms women face during their final months in maternity. This act will alleviate some of these struggles by giving women the choice to receive a temporary parking permit if they feel they need it.
These parking permits will also help women that already have children and are late in their pregnancy. Many times it can be difficult for women to be so far along in maternity and have the responsibility of other children. These parking permits will make the walking distance shorter and easier for the expectant mother.
Legislative history
2009: A.8703 - Referred to Transportation.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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