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History
- Substituted by A475
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.818
- Referred to transportation
Companion bill
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Relates to the required biennial examination of bus drivers
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Aileen Gunther
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S4999
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
2009-2010: A.743 Passed Assembly/S.2820 Died Senate Health Committee 2007-08: S.5015-A
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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