New York Senate Bill S07501

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 4/21/25
• Refer: 4/21/25
• Engrossed: 6/12/25
• Refer: 6/12/25
• Engrossed: 6/16/25

Caption

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.

Impact

The bill mandates that these comprehensive plans assess the existing levels of emergency medical services and outline improvements where necessary. It necessitates a framework to allow state and local decision-makers to work harmoniously towards achieving a robust emergency medical service delivery system. Each county must submit their plans to the Department of Health and the State Emergency Medical Services Council for review, thereby establishing a level of oversight and standardization across the state's emergency services.

Summary

Bill S07501 aims to enhance emergency medical services across New York State by requiring each county, in collaboration with their regional emergency medical services councils, to develop and maintain comprehensive emergency medical system plans. These plans are intended to detail how emergency medical services will be provided effectively across different municipalities within each county. The bill emphasizes a collaborative planning approach involving local governments—cities, towns, and villages—to ensure that emergency services are both coordinated and reliable for all residents.

Contention

Although the bill was generally well-received, some concerns were raised regarding the implementation of these plans and the timeline provided for their completion. Critics expressed apprehension that the six-month timeframe for submitting the plans may be insufficient for many counties, especially those with limited resources or pre-existing gaps in service. Additionally, there were discussions about the potential financial burdens placed on local governments where services might require new funding streams or additional personnel to meet the new requirements.