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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
By Mr. McKenna of Webster, a petition of Joseph D. McKenna and others that the Registrar of Motor Vehicles be authorized to establish an emergency responder yellow dot program. Transportation.
AI Summary
This bill establishes an emergency responder yellow dot program in Massachusetts. The program allows drivers and passengers to voluntarily provide critical health and emergency contact information that can be used by emergency responders in the event of a motor vehicle accident or medical emergency. The bill outlines the program's key components, including the provision of a standard medical information form, a yellow decal to affix to the vehicle, and a yellow envelope to store the information. The program aims to assist emergency responders in identifying program participants, understanding their medical conditions, and communicating with their emergency contacts. The bill also includes legal protections for emergency responders and health care providers who use the information in good faith, and allows the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to accept donations and grants to fund the program's development and implementation.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (7)
Donnie Berthiaume (R),
Peter Durant (R),
Denise Garlick (D),
Joe McKenna (R),
Dave Muradian (R),
Matt Muratore (R),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Last Action
Accompanied H1856 (on 03/22/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1866 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1866.pdf |
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