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NY A05371
Bill
Status
2/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Amy Paulin
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AI Summary
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Mandates all 911 call-takers and dispatchers complete telecommunicator cardiopulmonary resuscitation (T-CPR) training, which provides dispatcher-assisted CPR instruction to callers during cardiac arrest emergencies
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Requires training to cover recognizing signs of cardiac arrest during calls, providing step-by-step CPR instructions to callers, coordinating with EMS dispatch, and using automated external defibrillators when appropriate
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Training must follow nationally recognized, evidence-based guidelines with annual follow-up training required for all personnel
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Current 911 employees must complete T-CPR training within 12 months of the law's effective date; new hires must complete training within 12 months of their start date
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Amends both the County Law (for counties statewide) and the Administrative Code of the City of New York to apply these requirements across the state
Legislative Description
Requires 911 call-takers and dispatchers to complete telecommunicator CPR training which shall include recognizing signs of cardiac arrest during emergency calls, providing instructions for initiating CPR instructions to callers, coordinating with emergency medical services dispatch, and using automated external defibrillators when available and appropriate.
Last Action
reported referred to ways and means
3/10/2026