This bill proposes updates to Arizona Revised Statutes sections 28-3167 and 36-3251, specifically regarding driver and nonoperating identification licenses. The new provisions would require the Department to include a designated space on each license for individuals to indicate possession of a prehospital medical care directive, marked by an orange symbol. The licensee must provide proof of such a directive that complies with existing legal requirements and must confirm its validity at each license renewal. Additionally, the Department will maintain a record of the directive in its computer system, unless the licensee opts out.

The bill also clarifies that the Department is not liable for damages related to the use of medical information on licenses and enhances the immunity of emergency medical personnel who rely on the orange symbol to identify a patient's directive. It removes outdated language regarding the department's liability and emphasizes that personnel are not obligated to interpret directives that do not meet legal standards. Overall, these changes aim to streamline the process of recognizing prehospital medical care directives while ensuring legal protections for both licensees and medical personnel.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 28-3167, 36-3251