Authorizes the commissioner of DMV to require examination of a person involved in a accident caused by a loss of consciousness or awareness
Summary
Authorizes the commissioner of DMV to require examination of a person involved in an accident caused by a loss of consciousness or awareness; directs DMV, in consultation with the New York state department of health and the New York state division of state police, to undertake a review of the department's medical review program regarding the department's reexamination of drivers who may suffer from a chronic, ongoing condition that may cause loss of consciousness, loss of awareness or loss of body control.
Bill status
in committee
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2018
Committee Review
Jun 2018
Senate Passage
Jun 2018
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Jun 11, 2018
Last action Jun 19, 2018
Floor votes · Senate Jun 19, 2018
How they voted
25–0
Passed
Total votes 25
Jun 19, 2018
D
Democratic12
100% Yea
R
Republican13
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Jun 19, 2018
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (25-0)
Jun 11, 2018
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO RULES
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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