Bill > S00827

This bill establishes a new Rural Emergency Responder Live Training Program Revolving Capital Fund designed to support first responders and medical staff in rural and agricultural areas through targeted training grants. The fund will be administered by the Department of Health and will provide financial assistance to local police, fire, emergency services, hospital, and clinical staff organizations to participate in the "farmedic" program - a specialized training initiative that combines classroom instruction and field exercises focused on safety and incident response in agricultural and rural settings. Key provisions include creating a revolving fund that can be used to make grants for training costs, equipment, and potential loan guarantees; establishing specific administrative requirements such as quarterly reporting, investment guidelines, and grant documentation; and defining detailed terms for how participating grantees can access and use the funds. The fund aims to improve emergency response capabilities in rural communities by providing affordable access to specialized training programs, with grants to be awarded through an application process approved by the department and comptroller. The bill will take effect 90 days after becoming law, with the commissioners of health and taxation authorized to develop necessary implementation regulations.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S827