Bill > S02659

This bill amends the general municipal law to establish special districts for general ambulance services specifically within the Adirondack park. The legislation allows counties, cities, towns, or villages located either wholly or partially within the Adirondack park to create special ambulance service districts, either individually or jointly with other municipalities. These districts can be established using procedures similar to those for creating fire districts, and they are authorized to provide emergency medical services through certified emergency medical technicians or advanced emergency medical technicians. The bill requires that if a municipality establishes or participates in such a joint district, it must dissolve any pre-existing local districts serving the same jurisdiction. Additionally, the bill clarifies provisions related to contracts for emergency rescue and first aid squad services. The legislation aims to improve and standardize ambulance service organization in the Adirondack park region, providing municipalities with more flexible options for managing emergency medical services.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S2659