NY State Senate Bill 2017-S2565C

Senate Bill S2565C

Signed By Governor

2017-2018 Legislative Session

Relates to providing for identification cards for individuals with developmental disabilities

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	Assembly Actions - Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE
Aug 24, 2018	signed chap.209
Aug 13, 2018	delivered to governor
Jun 19, 2018	returned to assembly passed senate 3rd reading cal.1336 substituted for s2565c
Jun 19, 2018	substituted by a249c
May 31, 2018	advanced to third reading
May 30, 2018	2nd report cal.
May 22, 2018	1st report cal.1336
Jan 17, 2018	reported and committed to finance
Jan 03, 2018	referred to mental health and developmental disabilities
May 24, 2017	print number 2565c
May 24, 2017	amend (t) and recommit to finance
May 16, 2017	reported and committed to finance
May 05, 2017	print number 2565b
May 05, 2017	amend and recommit to mental health and developmental disabilities
May 03, 2017	print number 2565a
May 03, 2017	amend and recommit to mental health and developmental disabilities
Jan 13, 2017	referred to mental health and developmental disabilities

Votes

- Jun 19, 2018 - Floor Vote
  A249
  
  62
  
  Aye
  
  0
  
  Nay
  
  0
  
  Absent
  
  1
  
  Excused
  
  0
  
  Abstained
  - - Floor Vote: Jun 19, 2018
      
      aye (62)
      
      Addabbo Jr.
      
      Akshar
      
      Alcantara
      
      Amedore
      
      Avella
      
      Bailey
      
      Benjamin
      
      Bonacic
      
      Boyle
      
      Breslin
      
      Brooks
      
      Carlucci
      
      Comrie
      
      DeFrancisco
      
      Dilan
      
      Felder
      
      Flanagan
      
      Funke
      
      Gallivan
      
      Gianaris
      
      Golden
      
      Griffo
      
      Hamilton
      
      Hannon
      
      Helming
      
      Hoylman-Sigal
      
      Jacobs
      
      Kaminsky
      
      Kavanagh
      
      Kennedy
      
      Klein
      
      Krueger
      
      LaValle
      
      Lanza
      
      Larkin
      
      Little
      
      Marcellino
      
      Marchione
      
      Mayer
      
      Montgomery
      
      Murphy
      
      O'Mara
      
      Ortt
      
      Parker
      
      Peralta
      
      Persaud
      
      Phillips
      
      Ranzenhofer
      
      Ritchie
      
      Rivera
      
      Robach
      
      Sanders Jr.
      
      Savino
      
      Sepúlveda
      
      Serino
      
      Serrano
      
      Seward
      
      Stavisky
      
      Stewart-Cousins
      
      Tedisco
      
      Valesky
      
      Young
      
      excused (1)
      
      Croci
  May 22, 2018 - Finance Committee Vote
  S2565C
  
  36
  
  Aye
  
  0
  
  Nay
  
  1
  
  Aye with Reservations
  
  0
  
  Absent
  
  0
  
  Excused
  
  0
  
  Abstained
  - - Finance Committee Vote: May 22, 2018
      
      aye (36)
      
      Avella
      
      Bailey
      
      Benjamin
      
      Bonacic
      
      Boyle
      
      Breslin
      
      Carlucci
      
      Comrie
      
      Dilan
      
      Felder
      
      Gallivan
      
      Golden
      
      Griffo
      
      Kaminsky
      
      Kennedy
      
      Krueger
      
      LaValle
      
      Lanza
      
      Larkin
      
      Little
      
      Marcellino
      
      Marchione
      
      Montgomery
      
      O'Mara
      
      Parker
      
      Peralta
      
      Persaud
      
      Ranzenhofer
      
      Ritchie
      
      Rivera
      
      Robach
      
      Savino
      
      Seward
      
      Stavisky
      
      Valesky
      
      Young
      
      aye wr (1)
      
      Hannon
  Jan 17, 2018 - Committee Vote
  S2565C
  
  10
  
  Aye
  
  0
  
  Nay
  
  1
  
  Aye with Reservations
  
  0
  
  Absent
  
  0
  
  Excused
  
  0
  
  Abstained
  - - Committee Vote: Jan 17, 2018
      
      aye (10)
      
      Bailey
      
      Brooks
      
      Carlucci
      
      Felder
      
      Hamilton
      
      Krueger
      
      Murphy
      
      Ortt
      
      Rivera
      
      Serino
      
      aye wr (1)
      
      Hannon
  May 16, 2017 - Committee Vote
  S2565C
  
  10
  
  Aye
  
  0
  
  Nay
  
  1
  
  Aye with Reservations
  
  0
  
  Absent
  
  0
  
  Excused
  
  0
  
  Abstained
  - - Committee Vote: May 16, 2017
      
      aye (10)
      
      Bailey
      
      Brooks
      
      Carlucci
      
      Felder
      
      Hamilton
      
      Krueger
      
      Murphy
      
      Ortt
      
      Rivera
      
      Serino
      
      aye wr (1)
      
      Hannon

Bill Amendments

Original

C (Active)

co-Sponsors

2017-S2565 - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:: A249
Law Section:: Mental Hygiene Law
Laws Affected:: Add §13.43, Ment Hyg L
Versions Introduced in 2015-2016 Legislative Session:: S6230, A8389

2017-S2565 - Summary

Establishes identification cards for individuals with developmental disabilities.

2017-S2565 - Sponsor Memo

2017-S2565 - Bill Text download pdf

                            
 
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                   2565
 
                        2017-2018 Regular Sessions
 
                             I N  S E N A T E
 
                             January 13, 2017
                                ___________
 
 Introduced  by  Sen. HELMING -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
   printed to be committed to the Committee on Mental Health and Develop-
   mental Disabilities
 
 AN ACT to amend the mental hygiene law, in  relation  to  providing  for
   identification cards for individuals with autism spectrum disorder

   THE  PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
 BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
 
   Section 1. The mental hygiene law is amended by adding a  new  section
 13.43 to read as follows:
 § 13.43 AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER CARD.
   (A)  THE  COMMISSIONER  SHALL  DEVELOP AN IDENTIFICATION CARD DENOTING
 THAT A PERSON HAS BEEN  MEDICALLY  DIAGNOSED  WITH  AN  AUTISM  SPECTRUM
 DISORDER.  SUCH IDENTIFICATION CARD MAY BE PRESENTED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT,
 FIREFIGHTERS AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL AS NECESSARY.
   (B)  UPON THE REQUEST OF A PERSON WITH AN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER, OR
 THE GUARDIAN OR CAREGIVER OF SUCH PERSON, THE OFFICE  SHALL  ISSUE  SUCH
 AUTISM  SPECTRUM  DISORDER  CARD  IN  ACCORDANCE  WITH  ELIGIBILITY  AND
 DOCUMENTATION CRITERIA ESTABLISHED BY THE OFFICE FOR A FEE NOT TO EXCEED
 FIVE DOLLARS.
   (C) THE FRONT OF SUCH CARD SHALL INDICATE THAT IT HAS BEEN  ISSUED  BY
 THE OFFICE PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION AND SHALL INCLUDE:
   (1) THE CARD BEARER'S NAME;
   (2) THE CARD BEARER'S ADDRESS;
   (3) THE CARD BEARER'S DATE OF BIRTH; AND
   (4)  THE  FOLLOWING  STATEMENT: "I HAVE AN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER. I
 MAY HAVE DIFFICULTY UNDERSTANDING AND FOLLOWING YOUR DIRECTIONS  OR  MAY
 BECOME UNABLE TO RESPOND. I MAY BECOME PHYSICALLY AGITATED IF YOU PROMPT
 ME VERBALLY OR TOUCH ME OR MOVE TOO CLOSE TO ME. AUTISM IS NOT AN EXCUSE
 FOR  ILLEGAL  BEHAVIOR.  I AM NOT INTENTIONALLY REFUSING TO COOPERATE. I
 MAY NEED YOUR ASSISTANCE. PLEASE SEE THE BACK OF THIS CARD."
   (D) THE BACK OF SUCH CARD SHALL INCLUDE:
 
  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                       [ ] is old law to be omitted.

                                                            LBD05256-01-7

 S. 2565                             2
 
   (1) AT THE CARD BEARER'S DISCRETION, THE NAME AND PHONE NUMBER  OF  AN
 INDIVIDUAL  DESIGNATED  BY  SUCH  CARD BEARER TO BE CONTACTED IN CASE OF
 EMERGENCY; AND
   (2)  A  DESIGNATED  SPACE WHERE SUCH CARD BEARER MAY INCLUDE ANY ADDI-
 TIONAL INFORMATION.
   § 2. This act shall take effect immediately.

co-Sponsors

2017-S2565A - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:: A249
Law Section:: Mental Hygiene Law
Laws Affected:: Add §13.43, Ment Hyg L
Versions Introduced in 2015-2016 Legislative Session:: S6230, A8389

2017-S2565A - Summary

Establishes identification cards for individuals with developmental disabilities.

2017-S2565A - Sponsor Memo

                                 BILL NUMBER:  S2565A

 TITLE OF BILL :

An act to amend the mental hygiene law, in relation to providing for
identification cards for individuals with autism spectrum disorder

 PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL :

To allow individuals and parents of children with autism spectrum
disorder to receive an optional identification card which relays
important information regarding autism spectrum disorders that may be
relevant during interactions with first responders and other
individuals.

 SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS :

Section 1: The vehicle and traffic law is amended by adding a new
article 17-D, Autism spectrum disorder Card.

Section 2: Effective date.

 JUSTIFICATION :

This legislation would authorize the state to offer an identification
card that people with Autism Spectrum Disorder could choose to obtain

in order to help them convey information about their diagnosis. This
optional identification card would allow an individual to easily
communicate important information, including difficulties with
interpersonal communications and physical contact that could be
difficult to when interacting with law enforcement or in an emergency.

Currently, a variety of organizations and localities throughout the
country provide unofficial versions of such a card. However, these
cards do not have standardized language, and may not be readily
recognized by first responders. Creation of an official document, with
standard language, appearance and application standards across the
state will improve the ability of individuals with autism spectrum
disorder to effectively communicate important information about their
diagnosis.

 PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY :

S.6230a of 2015/2016

 FISCAL IMPLICATIONS :

To be determined.

 EFFECTIVE DATE :
This act shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after it
shall have become a law.

2017-S2565A - Bill Text download pdf

                            
 
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                  2565--A
 
                        2017-2018 Regular Sessions
 
                             I N  S E N A T E
 
                             January 13, 2017
                                ___________
 
 Introduced by Sens. HELMING, ALCANTARA, AVELLA, BROOKS -- read twice and
   ordered  printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on
   Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities -- committee  discharged,
   bill  amended,  ordered  reprinted  as amended and recommitted to said
   committee

 AN ACT to amend the mental hygiene law, in  relation  to  providing  for
   identification cards for individuals with autism spectrum disorder
 
   THE  PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
 BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
 
   Section 1. The mental hygiene law is amended by adding a  new  section
 13.43 to read as follows:
 § 13.43 AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER CARD.
   (A)  THE  COMMISSIONER  SHALL  DEVELOP AN IDENTIFICATION CARD DENOTING
 THAT A PERSON HAS BEEN  MEDICALLY  DIAGNOSED  WITH  AN  AUTISM  SPECTRUM
 DISORDER.  SUCH IDENTIFICATION CARD MAY BE PRESENTED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT,
 FIREFIGHTERS AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL AS NECESSARY.
   (B)  UPON THE REQUEST OF A PERSON WITH AN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER, OR
 THE GUARDIAN OR CAREGIVER OF SUCH PERSON, THE OFFICE  SHALL  ISSUE  SUCH
 AUTISM  SPECTRUM  DISORDER  CARD  IN  ACCORDANCE  WITH  ELIGIBILITY  AND
 DOCUMENTATION CRITERIA ESTABLISHED BY THE OFFICE FOR A FEE NOT TO EXCEED
 FIVE DOLLARS.
   (C) THE FRONT OF SUCH CARD SHALL INDICATE THAT IT HAS BEEN  ISSUED  BY
 THE OFFICE PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION AND SHALL INCLUDE:
   (1) THE CARD BEARER'S NAME;
   (2) THE CARD BEARER'S ADDRESS;
   (3) THE CARD BEARER'S DATE OF BIRTH; AND
   (4)  THE  FOLLOWING  STATEMENT: "I HAVE AN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER. I
 MAY HAVE DIFFICULTY UNDERSTANDING AND FOLLOWING YOUR DIRECTIONS  OR  MAY
 BECOME UNABLE TO RESPOND. I MAY BECOME PHYSICALLY AGITATED IF YOU PROMPT
 ME VERBALLY OR TOUCH ME OR MOVE TOO CLOSE TO ME. AUTISM IS NOT AN EXCUSE
 
  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                       [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                            LBD05256-03-7

 S. 2565--A                          2
 
 FOR  ILLEGAL  BEHAVIOR.  I AM NOT INTENTIONALLY REFUSING TO COOPERATE. I
 MAY NEED YOUR ASSISTANCE. PLEASE SEE THE BACK OF THIS CARD."
   (D) THE BACK OF SUCH CARD SHALL INCLUDE:
   (1)  AT  THE CARD BEARER'S DISCRETION, THE NAME AND PHONE NUMBER OF AN
 INDIVIDUAL DESIGNATED BY SUCH CARD BEARER TO BE  CONTACTED  IN  CASE  OF
 EMERGENCY; AND
   (2)  A  DESIGNATED  SPACE WHERE SUCH CARD BEARER MAY INCLUDE ANY ADDI-
 TIONAL INFORMATION.
   § 2. This act shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after
 it shall have become a law.

co-Sponsors

2017-S2565B - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:: A249
Law Section:: Mental Hygiene Law
Laws Affected:: Add §13.43, Ment Hyg L
Versions Introduced in 2015-2016 Legislative Session:: S6230, A8389

2017-S2565B - Summary

Establishes identification cards for individuals with developmental disabilities.

2017-S2565B - Sponsor Memo

                                 BILL NUMBER:  S2565B

 TITLE OF BILL :

An act to amend the mental hygiene law, in relation to providing for
identification cards for individuals with autism spectrum disorder

 PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL :

To allow individuals and parents of children with autism spectrum
disorder to receive an optional identification card which relays
important information regarding autism spectrum disorders that may be
relevant during interactions with first responders and other
individuals.

 SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS :

Section 1: The vehicle and traffic law is amended by adding a new
article 17-D, Autism spectrum disorder Card.

Section 2: This section sets the effective date and provides that any
rules or regulations necessary to implement this legislation may be
completed prior to the effective date.

 JUSTIFICATION :

This legislation would authorize the state to offer an identification
card that people with Autism Spectrum Disorder could choose to obtain
in order to help them convey information about their diagnosis. This
optional identification card would allow an individual to easily
communicate important information, including difficulties with
interpersonal communications and physical contact that could be
difficult to when interacting with law enforcement or in an emergency.

Currently, a variety of organizations and localities throughout the
country provide unofficial versions of such a card. However, these
cards do not have standardized language, and may not be readily
recognized by first responders. Creation of an official document, with
standard language, appearance and application standards across the
state will improve the ability of individuals with autism spectrum
disorder to effectively communicate important information about their
diagnosis.

 PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY :

S.6230a of 2015/2016

 FISCAL IMPLICATIONS :

To be determined.

 EFFECTIVE DATE :
This act shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after it
shall have become a law.

2017-S2565B - Bill Text download pdf

                            
 
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                  2565--B
 
                        2017-2018 Regular Sessions
 
                             I N  S E N A T E
 
                             January 13, 2017
                                ___________
 
 Introduced by Sens. HELMING, ALCANTARA, AVELLA, BROOKS -- read twice and
   ordered  printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on
   Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities -- committee  discharged,
   bill  amended,  ordered  reprinted  as amended and recommitted to said
   committee -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted  as
   amended and recommitted to said committee
 
 AN  ACT  to  amend  the mental hygiene law, in relation to providing for
   identification cards for individuals with autism spectrum disorder
 
   THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND  ASSEM-
 BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
 
   Section  1.  The mental hygiene law is amended by adding a new section
 13.43 to read as follows:
 § 13.43 AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER CARD.
   (A) THE COMMISSIONER SHALL DEVELOP  AN  IDENTIFICATION  CARD  DENOTING
 THAT  A  PERSON  HAS  BEEN  MEDICALLY  DIAGNOSED WITH AN AUTISM SPECTRUM
 DISORDER.  SUCH IDENTIFICATION CARD MAY BE PRESENTED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT,
 FIREFIGHTERS AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL AS NECESSARY.
   (B) UPON THE REQUEST OF A PERSON WITH AN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER,  OR
 THE  GUARDIAN  OR  CAREGIVER OF SUCH PERSON, THE OFFICE SHALL ISSUE SUCH
 AUTISM  SPECTRUM  DISORDER  CARD  IN  ACCORDANCE  WITH  ELIGIBILITY  AND
 DOCUMENTATION CRITERIA ESTABLISHED BY THE OFFICE FOR A FEE NOT TO EXCEED
 FIVE DOLLARS.
   (C)  THE  FRONT OF SUCH CARD SHALL INDICATE THAT IT HAS BEEN ISSUED BY
 THE OFFICE PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION AND SHALL INCLUDE:
   (1) THE CARD BEARER'S NAME;
   (2) THE CARD BEARER'S ADDRESS;
   (3) THE CARD BEARER'S DATE OF BIRTH; AND
   (4) THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT: "I HAVE AN AUTISM  SPECTRUM  DISORDER.  I
 MAY  HAVE  DIFFICULTY UNDERSTANDING AND FOLLOWING YOUR DIRECTIONS OR MAY
 BECOME UNABLE TO RESPOND. I MAY BECOME PHYSICALLY AGITATED IF YOU PROMPT
 ME VERBALLY OR TOUCH ME OR MOVE TOO CLOSE TO ME. AUTISM IS NOT AN EXCUSE
 
  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                       [ ] is old law to be omitted.

                                                            LBD05256-04-7

 S. 2565--B                          2
 
 FOR ILLEGAL BEHAVIOR. I AM NOT INTENTIONALLY REFUSING  TO  COOPERATE.  I
 MAY NEED YOUR ASSISTANCE. PLEASE SEE THE BACK OF THIS CARD."
   (D) THE BACK OF SUCH CARD SHALL INCLUDE:
   (1)  AT  THE CARD BEARER'S DISCRETION, THE NAME AND PHONE NUMBER OF AN
 INDIVIDUAL DESIGNATED BY SUCH CARD BEARER TO BE  CONTACTED  IN  CASE  OF
 EMERGENCY; AND
   (2)  A  DESIGNATED  SPACE WHERE SUCH CARD BEARER MAY INCLUDE ANY ADDI-
 TIONAL INFORMATION.
   § 2. This act shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after
 it shall have become a law; provided that,  effective  immediately,  the
 addition,  amendment,  and/or repeal of any rules and regulations neces-
 sary to implement the provisions of this act on its effective  date  are
 authorized  and  directed  to  be  completed on or before such effective
 date.

co-Sponsors

2017-S2565C (ACTIVE) - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:: A249
Law Section:: Mental Hygiene Law
Laws Affected:: Add §13.43, Ment Hyg L
Versions Introduced in 2015-2016 Legislative Session:: S6230, A8389

2017-S2565C (ACTIVE) - Summary

Establishes identification cards for individuals with developmental disabilities.

2017-S2565C (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo

                                 BILL NUMBER:  S2565C

 TITLE OF BILL :  An act to amend the mental hygiene law, in relation
to providing for identification cards for individuals with
developmental disabilities

 PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL :

To allow individuals and parents of children with a developmental
disability to receive an optional identification card which relays
important information regarding developmental disabilities such as
autism spectrum disorders that may be relevant during interactions
with first responders and other individuals.

 SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS :

Section 1: The vehicle and traffic law is amended by adding a new
article 17-D, Disabilities Identification Card, authorizing the
Commissioner of the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities
to create an identification care for people with developmental
disabilities.

Section 2: This section sets the effective date and provides that any
rules or regulations necessary to implement this legislation may be
completed prior to the effective date.

 JUSTIFICATION :

This legislation would authorize the state to offer an identification
card that people with a developmental disability such as Autism
Spectrum Disorder could choose to obtain in order to help them convey
information about their diagnosis. This optional identification card
would allow an individual to easily communicate important information,
including difficulties with interpersonal communications and physical
contact that could be difficult to when interacting with law
enforcement or in an emergency.

Currently, a variety of organizations and localities throughout the
country provide unofficial versions of such a card. However, these
cards do not have standardized language, and may not be readily
recognized by first responders. Creation of an official document, with
standard language, appearance and application standards across the
state will improve the ability of individuals with developmental
disabilities to effectively communicate important information about
their diagnosis.

 PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY :

S.6230a of 2015/2016

 FISCAL IMPLICATIONS :

To be determined.

 EFFECTIVE DATE :
This act shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after it
shall have become a law; provided that, effective immediately, any
rules or regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this act
on its effective date are authorized and directed to be completed on
or before such effective date.

2017-S2565C (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf

                            
 
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                  2565--C
 
                        2017-2018 Regular Sessions
 
                             I N  S E N A T E
 
                             January 13, 2017
                                ___________
 
 Introduced by Sens. HELMING, ALCANTARA, AVELLA, BROOKS -- read twice and
   ordered  printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on
   Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities -- committee  discharged,
   bill  amended,  ordered  reprinted  as amended and recommitted to said
   committee -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted  as
   amended  and  recommitted to said committee -- reported favorably from
   said committee and committed to the Committee on Finance --  committee
   discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted
   to said committee
 
 AN  ACT  to  amend  the mental hygiene law, in relation to providing for
   identification cards for individuals with developmental disabilities
 
   THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND  ASSEM-
 BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
 
   Section  1.  The mental hygiene law is amended by adding a new section
 13.43 to read as follows:
 § 13.43 DISABILITIES IDENTIFICATION CARD.
   (A) THE COMMISSIONER SHALL DEVELOP  AN  IDENTIFICATION  CARD  DENOTING
 THAT A PERSON HAS BEEN MEDICALLY DIAGNOSED WITH A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABIL-
 ITY.    SUCH  IDENTIFICATION  CARD  MAY BE PRESENTED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT,
 FIREFIGHTERS AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL AS NECESSARY.
   (B) UPON THE REQUEST OF A PERSON WITH DEVELOPMENTAL  DISABILITIES,  OR
 THE  GUARDIAN  OR  CAREGIVER OF SUCH PERSON, THE OFFICE SHALL ISSUE SUCH
 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IDENTIFICATION CARD IN ACCORDANCE WITH ELIGI-
 BILITY AND DOCUMENTATION CRITERIA ESTABLISHED BY THE OFFICE FOR A FEE TO
 BE DETERMINED BY THE COMMISSIONER.
   (C) THE FRONT OF SUCH CARD SHALL INDICATE THAT IT HAS BEEN  ISSUED  BY
 THE OFFICE PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION AND SHALL INCLUDE:
   (1) THE CARD BEARER'S NAME;
   (2) THE CARD BEARER'S ADDRESS;
   (3) THE CARD BEARER'S DATE OF BIRTH; AND

  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                       [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                            LBD05256-06-7

 S. 2565--C                          2
 
   (4) THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT: "I HAVE A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY. I MAY
 HAVE  DIFFICULTY  UNDERSTANDING  AND  FOLLOWING  YOUR  DIRECTIONS OR MAY
 BECOME UNABLE TO RESPOND. I MAY BECOME PHYSICALLY AGITATED IF YOU PROMPT
 ME VERBALLY OR TOUCH ME OR MOVE TOO CLOSE TO ME. A  DEVELOPMENTAL  DISA-
 BILITY  IS  NOT  AN  EXCUSE FOR ILLEGAL BEHAVIOR. I AM NOT INTENTIONALLY
 REFUSING TO COOPERATE. I MAY NEED YOUR ASSISTANCE. PLEASE SEE  THE  BACK
 OF THIS CARD."
   (D) THE BACK OF SUCH CARD SHALL INCLUDE:
   (1)  AT  THE CARD BEARER'S DISCRETION, THE NAME AND PHONE NUMBER OF AN
 INDIVIDUAL DESIGNATED BY SUCH CARD BEARER TO BE  CONTACTED  IN  CASE  OF
 EMERGENCY; AND
   (2)  A  DESIGNATED  SPACE WHERE SUCH CARD BEARER MAY INCLUDE ANY ADDI-
 TIONAL INFORMATION.
   § 2. This act shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after
 it shall have become a law; provided that,  effective  immediately,  the
 addition,  amendment,  and/or repeal of any rules and regulations neces-
 sary to implement the provisions of this act on its effective  date  are
 authorized  and  directed  to  be  completed on or before such effective
 date.

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Senate Bill S2565C

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Archive: Last Bill Status Via A249 - Signed by Governor

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2017-S2565 - Details

2017-S2565 - Summary

2017-S2565 - Sponsor Memo

2017-S2565 - Bill Text download pdf

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2017-S2565A - Details

2017-S2565A - Summary

2017-S2565A - Sponsor Memo

2017-S2565A - Bill Text download pdf

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2017-S2565B - Details

2017-S2565B - Summary

2017-S2565B - Sponsor Memo

2017-S2565B - Bill Text download pdf

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2017-S2565C (ACTIVE) - Details

2017-S2565C (ACTIVE) - Summary

2017-S2565C (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo

2017-S2565C (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf

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