Bill > A05769

This bill enacts the New York Emergency Responder Act, which limits the liability of certain emergency responders who provide emergency assistance during a declared emergency. The act defines key terms like "public official," "declared emergency," and "emergency assistance," and specifies that emergency responders who provide voluntary or contracted assistance will not be liable for civil damages unless their actions constitute gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct. The provisions apply for a limited time period after the emergency is declared over and have some exceptions, such as not applying to those whose primary business is emergency response services or who caused the emergency. The bill also clarifies that it does not affect workers' compensation or the rights of individuals authorized to participate in volunteer emergency response activities.