Bill > S2444

This bill establishes a voluntary Yellow Dot Program designed to help emergency medical responders and law enforcement quickly access critical health information during emergencies, specifically targeting individuals 62 years and older or those with chronic illnesses. Participants will receive a yellow decal to place on their vehicle's rear driver's side window, signaling to first responders that a health information folder is located in the vehicle's glove compartment. The folder will contain a standardized health information card with details like the participant's photograph, emergency contact information, medical conditions, medications, allergies, and physician contact information. The Registrar of Motor Vehicles will design the program materials in consultation with public health and elder affairs departments, using similar programs from other states as a reference. A fee may be charged to cover program costs, and the Registrar is required to create implementation rules and conduct a public awareness campaign. Importantly, the bill includes a provision protecting emergency responders from civil liability if they act in good faith when responding to potentially incomplete or outdated information on the health card.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2444