Bill > A01137

This bill amends the public health law to protect volunteer ambulance companies' state funding by excluding money raised through fundraising activities from calculations of state aid or reimbursement. The bill defines a "fundraising activity" as a method of raising funds for a volunteer ambulance company's lawful purposes, with some important limitations: such activities cannot violate state constitutional or penal laws, and cannot involve running a commercial enterprise for more than 90 total days in a calendar year. By preventing fundraising proceeds from being counted against state funding calculations, the bill aims to support volunteer emergency medical services organizations by ensuring that their independent fundraising efforts do not reduce their eligibility for state financial assistance. This could help these critical community services maintain their financial stability and continue providing essential emergency medical support, particularly in areas that rely heavily on volunteer emergency medical personnel.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1137