2008 Senate Bill 1414

Authorize physician impaired driver reports

Introduced in the Senate

June 25, 2008

Introduced by Sen. Dennis Olshove (D-9)

To establish that while a physician has no affirmative obligation to report to the Secretary of State or warn third parties regarding any concerns about person's mental and physical qualifications to safely operate a motor vehicle, he or she may do so, and in such a report should recommend a license suspension of six months or more. The bill establishes that the physician has no liability for either making or not making such a report.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Sept. 10, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 17, 2008

Passed in the Senate 33 to 3 (details)

Received in the House

Sept. 17, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary