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NY A09327

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Eric Brown

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes trained crisis responders serving veterans and first responders to equip one motor vehicle with a green flashing light when responding to mental health emergencies, including suicide prevention and substance-related crises

  • Defines "crisis responder" as a veteran, first responder, or trained peer crisis specialist affiliated with a recognized crisis-response program addressing PTSD, substance-use emergencies, or suicide prevention

  • Requires crisis responders to complete crisis-intervention training approved by the NYS Division of Veterans' Services, Office of Mental Health, or Office of Addiction Services and Supports

  • Specifies that the green light does not grant special right-of-way privileges and is used only to request courtesy from other motorists to yield

  • Takes effect 90 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Authorizes crisis responders assisting veterans and first responders in mental health emergencies to display a green flashing light.

Last Action

referred to transportation

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation12/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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