Bill > A08467

This bill requires medical equipment service agencies that provide oxygen or oxygen delivery systems to patients to notify the local fire department about the patient's name, address, and age, as well as the presence of oxygen equipment in the patient's residence within 24 hours of delivery. The bill mandates that before making this notification, the medical equipment service agency must obtain written informed consent from the patient or their authorized representative, explaining the notification requirements. If the patient or representative declines to give consent, they are informed of their own obligation to notify the fire department about the oxygen equipment. The bill also requires the medical equipment service agency to notify the fire department when the oxygen equipment is removed from the patient's residence, and provides immunity from civil liability for the agency if the patient fails to notify the fire department. The patient or their representative must notify the fire department within ten days of removing the oxygen equipment if they initially declined the agency's notification. This legislation aims to improve fire safety by ensuring that local fire departments are aware of potential oxygen-related hazards in residential settings.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8467