Senate Bill No. 1493 mandates that peace officers prepare a report when a person under their custody or in direct contact experiences an emergency medical condition or is deemed medically unstable. The bill stipulates that the officer must provide a copy of this report to the individual upon request. Additionally, the bill requires the Commissioner of Transportation to conduct a study to assess necessary changes to align the existing uniform investigation of accident reports with the federal Model Minimum Uniform Crash Criteria (MMUCC). The commissioner is tasked with submitting a report on the study's findings and any legislative recommendations by July 1, 2026.

The bill also includes a repeal of Section 7-294pp of the general statutes, which is replaced with new definitions and requirements regarding emergency medical conditions and the responsibilities of peace officers. Notably, the language "which may be used to identify traffic safety problems and design countermeasures to improve traffic safety nationally and in each state" has been deleted as unnecessary. The effective date for the provisions related to the Department of Transportation's study is immediate upon passage, while the new requirements for peace officers will take effect on October 1, 2025. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the accountability of peace officers in medical emergencies and improve the standardization of accident reporting.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 7-294pp
PS Joint Favorable: 7-294pp
File No. 388: 7-294pp