Bill > A04142

This bill enacts the New York Emergency Responder Act, which limits the liability of certain emergency responders. The key provisions include: 1. Defining terms such as "public official," "public safety official," "law enforcement official," "code enforcement official," "declared emergency," and "emergency assistance." 2. Providing that any person, corporation, or entity that provides emergency assistance, either voluntarily or pursuant to a contract, at the request of a government official or entity, shall not be liable for any civil damages resulting from their actions, unless the injuries were caused by gross negligence, reckless, wanton, or intentional misconduct. 3. Outlining the time period during which this liability protection applies, as well as exceptions where the protection does not apply, such as for those whose primary business is providing emergency first responder services or who caused the disaster in the first place. 4. Clarifying that the bill does not affect the rights and benefits of individuals expressly authorized to participate in volunteer emergency response activities or the ability to seek workers' compensation. The overall purpose of this bill is to encourage and protect those who provide emergency assistance during declared disasters or emergencies in New York.