Bill > A07356

This bill amends the public health law to establish specific minimum staffing standards for emergency medical services (EMS) in cities with over one million people, such as New York City. The bill requires ambulance units responding to 911 calls in such cities to be staffed by either two certified emergency medical technicians (EMTs) or two certified advanced emergency medical technicians (AEMTs). Additionally, supervisor vehicles responding to 911 calls must be staffed by one supervisor who is certified as either an EMT or AEMT, paired with another certified EMT or AEMT. These new staffing requirements are designed to ensure a higher level of medical expertise and response capability in large urban areas. The bill maintains existing staffing standards for other types of ambulance services, such as voluntary ambulance services and advanced life support first response services. While most provisions will take effect immediately, the specific supervisory vehicle staffing requirement will be implemented one year after the bill becomes law, allowing time for agencies to prepare and adjust their personnel and scheduling.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7356