Bill
S 1367
Bill S 1367 removes health care proxy info from driver's licenses, enhancing privacy for individuals and requiring adjustments from health care providers and state agencies.
Bill S 1367 aims to address the inclusion of health care proxy information on driver's licenses. The primary intent of the bill is to repeal existing provisions that allow or require such information to be displayed on driver's licenses. This legislative change seeks to streamline the information contained on driver's licenses and potentially enhance privacy regarding individuals' health care decisions.
Individuals: The repeal may affect individuals who currently have health care proxy information displayed on their driver's licenses. It could lead to a reduction in the visibility of personal health care decisions in public documents.
Health Care Providers: Health care providers may need to adjust their practices regarding how they access and verify health care proxy information, as it will no longer be readily available on driver's licenses.
State Agencies: State agencies responsible for issuing driver's licenses will need to implement changes to their processes and documentation to comply with the new law if passed.
Current Status: As of January 9, 2025, the bill has been referred to the Transportation Committee for further consideration.
Related Legislation: This bill is related to several prior-session bills, including:
Bill S 1367 seeks to simplify the information contained on driver's licenses by repealing the inclusion of health care proxy information. If enacted, this legislation could have implications for individuals' privacy and the way health care decisions are documented and accessed. The bill is currently under review by the Transportation Committee.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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