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
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
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
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bruce Tarr
RRepublican
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