Bill > A00079

This bill requires the New York City emergency medical services (EMS) department to replace body armor for its employees every five years. Specifically, the bill amends the city's administrative code to mandate that the department commissioner provide body armor to all EMS employees that meets the ballistic and stab resistance standards set by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ). The new provision explicitly states that the body armor must be replaced on a five-year cycle, ensuring that emergency personnel are equipped with up-to-date protective equipment. This requirement aims to maintain the highest level of safety for emergency medical service workers by ensuring their protective gear remains current and effective. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage, compelling the NYC EMS department to implement the new body armor replacement protocol.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A79