New York S04919 exempts midwives from traffic ticket liability if they were responding to an emergency.
New York S04919 amends the vehicle and traffic law to protect licensed midwives from monetary penalties for traffic violations committed while responding to emergencies. The bill adds a new provision stating that a midwife is not liable for such violations if they provide proof of their emergency response to the hearing officer. This change aims to ensure that midwives can focus on patient care without fear of traffic-related legal issues.
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