LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 6564 NOTE PREPARED: Feb 13, 2025
BILL NUMBER: HB 1297 BILL AMENDED: Feb 10, 2025
SUBJECT: Motor Vehicle Medical Information Program.
FIRST AUTHOR: Rep. Errington BILL STATUS: 2
nd
Reading - 1
st
House
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED:XGENERAL IMPACT: State
DEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: This bill establishes the yellow dot motor vehicle medical information program.
Effective Date: July 1, 2025.
Explanation of State Expenditures: This bill could increase expenditures for the Division of Aging by up
to $30,000 per year to provide the materials needed for the Yellow Dot Program. The costs would depend
on the number of distribution locations and whether printable website downloads will be provided.
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. The cost of a printed packet is between $3.09 and
$3.29 each, depending on quantity ordered.
Explanation of State Revenues:
Explanation of Local Expenditures:
Explanation of Local Revenues:
State Agencies Affected: Family and Social Service Administration.
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
HB 1297 1 Transportation; https://www.storesmart.com/international-yellow-dot-folding-pocket.html.
Fiscal Analyst: Karen Rossen, 317-234-2106.
HB 1297 2