Bill > A08320

This bill creates a new parking accommodation for licensed midwives by establishing a special placard that allows them to park in otherwise prohibited areas for up to one hour while attending to patients. Specifically, the bill amends the vehicle and traffic law to permit midwives (as defined in the education law) to park their vehicles near a patient's location, even where parking is normally prohibited, provided they display a unique serial-numbered placard issued by the commissioner of motor vehicles. To obtain this placard, midwives must submit an annual application and pay a one-time service charge, and must provide proof of their current professional licensure. The placard will have a specific design determined by the commissioner and will enable midwives to park closer to patients' homes, potentially facilitating faster medical care and response times. The legislation aims to support midwives in providing swift and efficient healthcare services by removing certain parking restrictions that might otherwise impede their ability to quickly reach patients. The bill will take effect immediately upon enactment.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8320