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NY A09440
Bill
Status
1/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Steven Otis
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Health to develop and publish a model comprehensive county emergency medical system plan format on its website to guide counties in creating their own plans
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Mandates the Department of Health review submitted county emergency medical system plans and provide written feedback and recommendations within 60 days of submission
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Directs counties to convene planning processes led by the county emergency medical system coordinator or designee to develop plans covering coordinated emergency medical services for all county residents
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Requires comprehensive plans to identify current EMS providers responsible for each area of the county, note areas lacking coverage, assess existing service levels, and include cost estimates for expanding services
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Plans must detail specific local government actions needed for implementation, such as intermunicipal agreements or special district creations, and be submitted electronically to the Department of Health, regional EMS councils, and state EMS council within six months of the law's effective date
Legislative Description
Directs the department of health to make available a model comprehensive county emergency medical system plan to provide guidance to counties in developing their plans and to review such county plans within a certain period of time; and directs counties, in coordination with their regional emergency medical services councils, to develop and maintain comprehensive county emergency medical system plans that provide for coordinated emergency medical systems within such counties.
Last Action
substituted by s8806
2/25/2026