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- Referred to local government
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Title of bill
An act to amend the general municipal law, in relation to classifying emergency medical services provided by municipalities as essential services for the purposes of applying for and receiving state aid
Purpose
To classify emergency medical services as essential services for the purposes of state aid
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends § 122-b of the General Municipal Law by adding a new subdivision providing that emergency medical services provided for pursuant to § 122-b(1) of the General Municipal Law shall be deemed essential services for the purposes of applying for and receiving state aid.
Section 2 provides the effective date.
Existing law
Section 122-b of the General Municipal Law relates to general ambulance services. Section 122b(1) provides, any county, city, town, or village acting individually or jointly, may provide an emergency medical service, a general ambulance service, or a combination of such services, for the purpose of providing pre-hospital emergency medical treatment or transporting sick or injured persons found within the boundaries of the municipality for the municipalities acting jointly to a hospital, clinic, sanatorium, or other place for treatment of such illness or injury.
This measure adds an additional subdivision (6) to Section 122-b and deems emergency medical services provided pursuant to subdivision (1) of Section 122-b essential services for the purposes of applying for and receiving state aid.
Justification
Throughout our state, volunteer emergency medical services play a vital role in keeping our communities safe.
In addition to working hard to safeguard the public, volunteers also work hard to generate the funds necessary to purchase up to date equipment, maintain buildings and vehicles, as well as to address any other issues related to the efficient operation of their organizations.
By classifying emergency medical services as "essential services," organizations will be able to tap into an increased number of funding sources and in turn, will be able to keep our communities safer.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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