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NY A01828
Bill
Status
1/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Stacey Pheffer Amato
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AI Summary
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Amends the public health law definition of "certified first responder" to include public safety dispatchers, emergency responders, emergency operators, emergency complaint operators, and emergency services dispatchers
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Covers personnel who provide communication support services within police departments, sheriff's departments, fire departments, rescue services, and emergency services departments
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Expands first responder designation to recognize the role of 911 dispatchers and similar emergency communication personnel alongside traditional first responders who provide direct life-saving care
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Designates certain emergency and public safety dispatchers and operators as first responders.
Last Action
referred to health
1/7/2026