S 2293 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act promoting road safety

This bill establishes a voluntary program in Massachusetts allowing drivers aged 62 or older and those with chronic illnesses to obtain a yellow dot decal and a health information folder for their vehicles. The decal is placed on the rear driver's side window to alert emergency responders and police to look for a folder in the glove compartment containing critical medical details such as medications, allergies, and emergency contacts. The Registrar of Motor Vehicles is tasked with designing the program materials, setting an administrative fee to cover costs, and running a public awareness campaign to inform eligible residents about the initiative. Additionally, the legislation includes a liability protection clause that shields emergency responders from civil lawsuits if they act in good faith based on the information provided in the folder.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Mar 2024
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Mar 7, 2024
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Mar 7, 2024
Senate · Reported by committee
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
Feb 16, 2023
House · Passed
House concurred
Feb 16, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on Transportation
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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