MEDICAL INFO. ON DRIVER'S LICENSES
House Bill 5148
Sponsor: Rep. Jason Allen
Committee: Health Policy
Complete to 10-15-01
A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 5148 AS INTRODUCED 10-9-01
The Michigan Vehicle Code charges the secretary of state with issuing operator's and chauffeur's licenses (i.e., driver's licenses) to qualified applicants. House Bill 5148 would amend the vehicle code (MCL 257.310) to allow a license to contain a statement that the licensee carried an emergency medical information card or to contain a sticker or decal indicating that the licensee had designated a patient advocate. The emergency medical information card could contain the licensee's emergency contact information, information concerning the licensee's patient advocate designation, other emergency medical information, or an indication as to where the licensee had stored or registered emergency medical information.
The sticker or decal indicating that the licensee had designated one or more patient advocates, in accordance with the Estates and Protected Individuals Code, would have to meet the secretary of state's specifications. Any person, hospital, school, medical group, or association interested in assisting in implementing the emergency medical information card could provide the sticker or decal.
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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.