A bill to ensure that any new or revised requirement providing for the screening, testing, or treatment of individuals operating commercial motor vehicles for sleep disorders is adopted through a rulemaking proceeding, and for other purposes.

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Bill Number

S 1537

Introduced

Sep 23, 2013

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Administrative law and regulatory procedures Department of Transportation Medical tests and diagnostic methods Motor carriers Transportation and Public Works Transportation employees Transportation safety and security

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Summary

Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to implement or enforce a requirement providing for the screening, testing, or treatment of individuals operating commercial motor vehicles for sleep disorders (including obstructive sleep apnea) only if it is adopted pursuant to a rulemaking proceeding.

Applies this Act only to a requirement adopted on or after September 1, 2013.

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Sep 23, 2013

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sep 23, 2013

Introduced in Senate

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