What's happening
This bill requires all New York State Police vehicles to be equipped with automated external defibrillators and mandates related training.
Why it matters
Faster emergency response. By requiring all State Police vehicles to have automated external defibrillators (AEDs), the law ensures that troopers can provide immediate life-saving assistance during cardiac emergencies, potentially increasing survival rates for people experiencing sudden cardiac arrest before EMS arrives.
Expanded public safety role for police. State Police officers will be trained to use AEDs, equipping more first responders with critical medical skills and allowing police to serve as a frontline resource in health emergencies—not just law enforcement situations.
Standardization and oversight. The bill directs the State Police superintendent to create rules for AED training and use, aiming to ensure consistent, effective deployment and proper handling of these devices across all troopers and vehicles.
Potential cost and logistics impact. Outfitting every State Police vehicle with AEDs and maintaining ongoing training means an upfront and recurring investment, reflecting a legislative priority on public health and emergency preparedness.
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STATE OF NEW YORK
7421
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
April 25, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. TITONE -- read once and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations
AN ACT to amend the executive law, in relation to requiring that motor vehicles operated by the state police be equipped with automated external defibrillators
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The executive law is amended by adding a new section 233 to read as follows:
§ 233. Automated external defibrillators. Any motor vehicle operated by a member of the state police while in the performance of his or her duties shall be equipped with an automated external defibrillator. The superintendent of state police is hereby authorized and directed to establish rules and regulations necessary to provide training to such members in the operation of such defibrillators. For purposes of this section, the term automated external defibrillator shall have the same meaning as such term is defined in paragraph (a) of subdivision one of section three thousand-b of the public health law.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately and shall apply to motor vehicles operated on and after June 1, 2017.
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LBD11030-01-7
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