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This bill provides a streamlined pathway for emergency medical technicians (EMTs) to receive certification in New York State by establishing a direct reciprocal certification process. 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 certification from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT), without requiring them to pay a fee or take an additional examination. This means that EMTs who are already nationally certified can more easily become certified in New York, potentially reducing administrative barriers and helping to address workforce needs in emergency medical services. The bill ensures that renewals of these reciprocal certifications will be treated the same as standard certification renewals under existing state law. The new provision will take effect immediately upon enactment.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3091