S 4919 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to traffic ticket liability for midwives

This bill creates an exception for licensed midwives who receive traffic tickets while responding to emergency medical situations. It establishes a rebuttable presumption that midwives are not liable for certain traffic violations (like running red lights or speeding) if they provide a signed affidavit confirming they were in an emergency response at the time. The provision applies specifically to midwives operating motor vehicles during urgent medical calls, not to general traffic violations. This change directly affects midwives by offering legal protection from ticket penalties when performing emergency medical duties.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 14, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
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Feb 14, 2025
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