LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 6564 NOTE PREPARED: Dec 13, 2024
BILL NUMBER: HB 1297 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Motor Vehicle Medical Information Program.
FIRST AUTHOR: Rep. Errington BILL STATUS: As Introduced
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED: GENERAL IMPACT: State
XDEDICATED
XFEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: This bill establishes the yellow dot motor vehicle medical information program.
Effective Date: July 1, 2025.
Explanation of State Expenditures: Summary: This bill could increase annual BMV Commission Fund
expenditures by $50,000 to provide the materials needed for the Yellow Dot Program in FY 2026. Increases
in expenditures could be offset to the extent that the BMV secures federal grant funds from the Federal
Highway Administration (FHWA).
Additional Information: The bill establishes a voluntary Yellow Dot Program for individuals who wish to
have medical information on hand for first responders in case of an automobile accident. Materials include
a yellow dot sticker to be displayed on a vehicle and a yellow envelope (including medical information) to
be stored in the vehicle’s glove compartment. Other participating states and localities market this program
to senior drivers.
The Yellow Dot program is currently active in 22 states. Some states report annual costs under $50,000 for
materials and advertising. Additionally, federal funds could be available to offset costs from highway safety
grants administered by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Explanation of State Revenues: Potential increases in federal revenue are unknown and would depend on
whether the BMV pursues federal grant funding, and the FHWA’s decision to approve any request from the
BMV.
Explanation of Local Expenditures:
Explanation of Local Revenues:
State Agencies Affected: Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
HB 1297 1 Local Agencies Affected:
Information Sources: National Conference of State Legislatures, Tennessee Department of Transportation;
Ohio General Assembly; New Jersey General Assembly; Lourdes Oroxom, Pennsylvania Department of
Transportation.
Fiscal Analyst: Bill Brumbach, 232-9559.
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