What's happening
The bill establishes a yellow dot program to help emergency responders access medical and contact information for drivers and passengers aged 55 or older.
Why it matters
Facilitates faster emergency medical care. By providing first responders with immediate access to medical and emergency contact information for older drivers and passengers, the program could help save lives and reduce complications in an emergency.
Targets a vulnerable population. By focusing on individuals aged 55 and older, the program addresses the needs of a demographic that may have more complex medical histories or conditions, making tailored emergency responses more critical.
Promotes public awareness and preparedness. The inclusion of a consumer education component ensures that eligible participants understand how to use the program and its potential benefits, encouraging broader adoption and proper use.
Streamlines implementation through statewide access. By requiring materials to be available by mail and at all motor vehicle offices, the bill aims to maximize accessibility and participation, making the program convenient for eligible residents across New York.
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- Referred to transportation
- Referred to transportation
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Medical Info in Glove Box
In Senate Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Andrew J. Lanza
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STATE OF NEW YORK
8143
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
May 31, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. CUSICK -- read once and referred to the Committee on Transportation
AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to establishing a yellow dot program for persons fifty-five years of age or older
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 200 of the vehicle and traffic law is amended by adding a new subdivision 3 to read as follows:
3. (a) The commissioner shall establish a yellow dot program for operators and passengers of motor vehicles who are fifty-five years of age or older. Such program shall include the provision of a yellow dot decal, or medical information and emergency contact form, and a durable yellow envelope for such form. The placement of the yellow dot decal on the lower left corner of the rear window of a motor vehicle shall indicate to emergency personnel that the medical and emergency contact information for the occupants of such vehicle may be located in a yellow envelope in the vehicle's glove compartment.
(b) The commissioner, in cooperation with the commissioner of health and the director of the office for the aging, shall create and make available the yellow dot program materials including the medical and emergency contact information form to be used for the yellow dot program and a consumer education program.
(c) The commissioner shall make yellow dot program materials available by mail and at every state and county motor vehicle office.
§ 2. This act shall take effect on the first of April next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law, provided that, effective immediately, any action necessary to implement the provisions of this act on its effective date are authorized and directed to be completed on or before such date.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD02401-01-7
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