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SCS/SB 522 - This act expands upon current law authorizing the Missouri Director of Revenue to require examinations and suspend operators of motor vehicles who are no longer qualified to drive.

EXAMINATIONS - The Director may require written, driving, vision, sign recognition, and physical or mental exams. Further periodic examinations may be required.

REPORTS - The Director of Revenue may determine that a motor vehicle operator is incompetent to continue driving upon receiving a report from a law enforcement officer, certain medical professionals, or close family members. A person must make a report in good faith and shall be immune from civil liability. A physician-patient relationship shall not prevent the making of a report. Information reported shall be kept confidential. The Department of Revenue shall keep records of reports made and actions taken.

MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD - The Department of Revenue shall establish guidelines for reporting in consultation with a medical advisory board. A medical/vision advisory board is established to advise the Director of Revenue on medical criteria for the reporting and examination of drivers. Three physicians appointed by the Director of Revenue shall serve in a voluntary capacity.

PENALTIES - A violation of confidentiality is a Class A misdemeanor. The filing of a false report is a Class A misdemeanor. A civil action is also created for both violations.

EMERGENCY CLAUSE - An emergency clause is included.

MICHAEL HOEFERKAMP