Establishes a yellow dot program for emergency responders to access critical health information of participants.
The bill establishes a voluntary yellow dot program for Massachusetts drivers to provide emergency responders with critical health and emergency contact information. Participants complete a health information card and affix a yellow decal to their vehicle. The program includes a medical information form, a yellow envelope, and a program instruction sheet. Emergency responders can use the information to identify participants, communicate with emergency contacts, and consider medical conditions when administering treatment.
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