Bill > A05964

This bill amends the New York State vehicle and traffic law to add space on driver's licenses for health care proxy information. Specifically, the bill requires that the back of every driver's license include a section where individuals can voluntarily list their health care agent's name and contact information. A health care proxy is a legal document that allows a person to appoint someone else to make medical decisions on their behalf if they become unable to make those decisions themselves. The new provision creates a designated area on driver's licenses to help ensure that in emergency medical situations, healthcare providers can quickly identify and contact the designated medical decision-maker. The bill will go into effect 180 days after it becomes law, giving the Department of Motor Vehicles time to update license design and implementation procedures. This addition aims to make critical medical contact information more readily accessible during potential medical emergencies.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5964