A Heartbroken Mother Changes The Rules

It is nice to be able to run someones drivers license and find a couple contacts but if in case they are unavailable, then there should be another way. It is a great theory and a heartfelt bill but we should still keep emergency contact information in our wallets and in our cars and maybe on our cell phones. If someone is desperate enough to help they will go through your phone and there are plenty of contacts who will know other contacts. This bill is good in theory and i am sorry it happened, but there are still so many other things we need to take into consideration.

I am Carmela my son is 27 today Aug 10.. I spoke with a police officer and he was able to contact the family they went to the hospital to be with there loved one. An older couple put there doctors name as contact because of the meds they were on. They were in an accident and the doctor told them what they could and could not have and by the time they got to the Hospital there medical records were there. It is in a data base where LEADS can only use it for emergency situations. They will not have family come to the accident scene. It is so officers can go to there home. Thank you for the kind words and support with this. It should be in every state. Look at all the college kids outta of state. This girl was in the Hospital for 2 days before parents where notified because they did not know how to get a hold of them..

i believe the initial idea is good but needs further thought. I understand in some cases that everything happens so quick where EMS have to choose wether to save the person in need or be "calling next of kin". i do agree next of kin info should be available but in computer for where when they input your DL # that next of kin is listed. also a checkbox on the back that says next of kin on file would be handy like they have organ donor. that way EMS can easily see if the box is checked to locate next of kin. if not checked then they would know that noone is on file. just a little more thought in the bill and I believe that it would work.

I think it is a great idea. I feel that this kind of news should be delivered in as personal a way as possible. I realize taht some circumstances would notallow for this. But when they do it should be done. It is hard to hear about the death of any loved one but to hear it over the phone by the chaplain after they had already gone is not the way it should be.

I think that a database would be a great idea and that if a number changes it would be up to the individual to make the appropriate changes. If my son were in an accident I would want to know as quickly as possible and this seems like an attempt to make connection.

I think this is a great idea, in the past I worked in a hospital where families come to see the accident victims. Sometimes an hour or two passes before they are notified and get the emergency room.

Readily accessible next of kin information can be essential to all first responders to better aid the patient /victim and, in the case of a death, the patient's family. A secure database associated with driver's license information is a great start.

This will not be on the drivers license. This will be a secure database when they put the license in it will say emergency contact available where the law enfocement agencies will have to get through the LEADS.. We have had 110,747 sign up in 9 months. I will never get back what was taken from me, being right by his side with my only son David.

Why can't they add the next of kin/emergency contact information onto your DL without putting it on the face or back of the card, but using the electronic stripe on the back? Should you get pulled over, police swipe your DL anyway to verify your information. Why can't the system be upgraded to allow drivers to log onto a website, enter their DL# and add this emergency contact information? Most states have DLs or state IDs with this stripe on the back. I do use ICE on my cell phone as well, but depending on the type of accident, a victim's cell phone may not be readily located. Most responders will check for a wallet or purse first to get ID on the patient. If a person's basic emergency info were accessible by scanning the DL, it seems to be a better and more private way rather than cramming more small text onto the front or back of the ID.

I believe this idea is both beautiful and effective. Depending on the situation, that phone call could offer information that is life saving, and if not, at the very least it will provide piece of mind for both the person called and the person harmed. It seems so simple when you look at it this way, one small thing can make a big difference. I also believe something along these lines should be used for children and people who are not yet of age to drive. Accidents happen everywhere and not only to people carrying a license. There should be a card with listed emergency numbers that they carry. Just as a diabetic wears a bracelet to inform people of his/her condition, everyone should take part in helping themselves and one another created a safer situation all around.

what a wonderful idea, I hope that can figure out how to make this bill work and work for everyone. My family at this time uses ICE ~ in case of emergency.

I think this is a great idea and a step in the right direction. Although everyone should always have this information on their person in their wallets. Unfortunately, young children do not have driver's licenses. We need to realize that all problems can't be fixed thru changes in law. Nothing can be 100% effective. Due to so many laws, regulations, lawyers, etc. the general public is afraid to help others because of the repercussions they may suffer later on. Also, it is the priority of the people at the site of an accident to take care of the needs of the injured first to try and save them or stablize them. Sometimes when we try to improve things we end up complicating things for the people that are trying to help us. Every action does cause a reaction. God bless everyone that has suffered such horrific losses. I am truly sorry for their losses.

This is a WONDERFUL idea...it will not be as difficult as some believe. =)

Perfect idea! I am a nurse and work in the hospital and deal with this almost daily it seems. It's hard to see a patient die alone or to find out a family member was too late in finding out so they could come to see their loved one before they died.

i feel there should be a bill pass in all states to be notified in a decent manner when there is a death,also there should be (next of kin )should be on DL