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NY S04675

NY S04675
Empowers the office of fire prevention and control to, in coordination with the commissioner of the office for people with developmental disabilities and the chief disability officer, provide minimum basic training related to handling emergency situations involving individuals with any physical and/or developmental disability to all firefighters.


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Introduced
02/11/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the executive law, in relation to providing minimum basic training related to handling emergency situations involving individuals with any physical and/or developmental disability to all firefighters

AI Summary

This bill empowers the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control to develop and provide mandatory minimum basic training for all firefighters (both paid and volunteer) on how to effectively handle emergency situations involving individuals with physical and/or developmental disabilities. The training will be developed in coordination with the Commissioner of the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities and the Chief Disability Officer. By requiring this specialized training, the bill aims to improve emergency response capabilities and ensure that firefighters are better equipped to assist and communicate with individuals who may have unique needs during crisis situations. The training program will include guidelines and protocols for safely and appropriately responding to emergencies involving people with disabilities, and the Office of Fire Prevention and Control will be responsible for adopting the necessary rules and regulations to implement the training. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (on 01/07/2026)

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