Bill > S06537

This bill requires 911 operators and emergency service dispatchers to ask callers for the approximate height and weight of a patient when an emergency call requires dispatching fire or emergency service personnel. Specifically, the bill amends the county law and the administrative code of New York City to mandate that when a 911 operator receives an emergency call, they should attempt to obtain the patient's height and weight information from the caller, when practicable. If the 911 operator transfers the call to emergency service dispatchers before getting this information, the dispatchers are then responsible for asking the caller about the patient's height and weight. The goal appears to be providing first responders with additional physical descriptive information that could potentially assist in patient assessment or treatment. The bill will go into effect 60 days after becoming law, giving emergency services time to update their protocols and train operators on the new requirement.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6537