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NY S04919

NY S04919
Relates to traffic ticket liability for midwives responding to emergency medical situations.


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Introduced
02/14/2025
In Committee
02/14/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to limiting the liability of midwives for monetary penalties for certain traffic violations committed while responding to a patient

AI Summary

This bill modifies the vehicle and traffic law to provide a legal protection for licensed midwives who commit certain traffic violations while responding to emergency medical situations. Specifically, the bill creates a rebuttable presumption that a midwife is not liable for traffic violations captured by photo enforcement systems, such as red light cameras, speed cameras, or bus lane cameras, if they can provide a signed affidavit or other appropriate proof that they were responding to an emergency medical situation at the time of the alleged violation. This means that if a midwife is issued a ticket by an automated enforcement system while rushing to assist a patient in an emergency, they can contest the ticket by explaining the medical emergency, potentially avoiding monetary penalties. The bill will go into effect 180 days after becoming law, allowing time for relevant agencies to prepare for implementing the new provision. This legislation recognizes the critical nature of midwives' work and provides them some legal flexibility when responding to urgent medical needs.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION (on 02/14/2025)

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