Bill > A00708

This bill provides a streamlined process for emergency medical technicians (EMTs) to obtain certification in New York State by establishing a direct reciprocal certification method. Specifically, the bill requires the state commissioner of health, in consultation with the bureau of emergency medical services, to automatically grant a New York State EMT certification to any individual who currently holds a valid certification from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT), without requiring them to pay a fee or take an additional examination. The certification will be granted subject to existing state regulations and qualification standards for EMTs, and future renewals of this reciprocal certification will be treated the same as standard certification renewals under current state law. This provision aims to simplify the certification process for EMTs who are already nationally certified, potentially making it easier for qualified emergency medical professionals to work in New York and reducing bureaucratic barriers to entry.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A708