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
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 14, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
upper
Feb 14, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
DDemocratic
Co
Kevin Parker
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Nathalia Fernández
DDemocratic
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