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Provides a space on drivers licenses for health care proxy information
In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Linda Rosenthal
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BILL NUMBER:S3514
Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to health care proxy information on driver's licenses
Purpose or general idea of bill
The purpose of this legislation is to amend the information that may be listed on a driver's license to allow New Yorkers who have completed a health care proxy form to specify their designated health care agent's name and contact information.
Summary of specific provisions
This bill would amend paragraph (a) of subdivision 1 of section 504 of the vehicle and traffic law.
Justification
Individuals deserve to have their health care wishes honored, yet a large majority of New York residents do not have a health care proxy for times when they cannot express their health care preferences. As a result, their wishes are often unknown, and they might be given medical treatment that they would not want or not be given treatment that matches their choices. New Yorkers who have completed health care proxy forms should be empowered to list their health care agent's name and contact information on their driver's license, and allowing this option will encourage others to complete the proxy form.
Prior legislative history
This legislation was previously introduced.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after it shall have become a law.
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