What's happening
This bill allows public access defibrillation providers to possess and carry automated external defibrillators in their personal vehicles.
Why it matters
Expands immediate emergency response capabilities. by allowing trained public access defibrillation providers to keep automated external defibrillators (AEDs) with them while driving, potentially shortening the time to life-saving intervention during cardiac emergencies outside of workplace or fixed locations.
Helps address gaps in AED coverage. since emergencies can happen anywhere, and this change empowers trained individuals to respond effectively even while commuting or traveling, rather than being limited to locations where AEDs are permanently installed.
May encourage more widespread participation in public defibrillation programs. by reducing logistical barriers for providers, making it easier for them to remain prepared to assist in emergencies regardless of location.
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- Referred to health
- Referred to health
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STATE OF NEW YORK
3849
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
February 19, 2019
Introduced by Sen. HELMING -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Health
AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to authorizing public access defibrillation providers to possess and carry such automated external defibrillators in personal motor vehicles
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Subdivision 3 of section 3000-b of the public health law is amended by adding a new paragraph (g) to read as follows:
(g) The public access defibrillation provider is authorized to possess and carry such automated external defibrillators in personal motor vehicles.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD04844-01-9
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the public health law, in relation to authorizing public access defibrillation providers to possess and carry such automated external defibrillators in personal motor vehicles
Purpose
This bill would allow public access defibrillation to be available to those who are trained, and will make available such equipment to be carried in their personal motor vehicles.
Summary of provisions
Section 1. Subdivision 3 of section 3000-b of the Public health law is amended by adding a new paragraph (g).
Justification
Heart attacks are one of the nation's leading causes of death. Approxi- mately 250,000 people die from sudden cardiac arrest every year. Auto- mated external defibrillators greatly increase a heart attack victim's chance of survival. The American Heart Association estimates that as many as 100,000 deaths could be prevented each year through the wide- spread deployment of defibrillators.
Seconds are critical when an individual suffers a heart attack. It is essential that the State encourage availability to trained individuals, to prevent causalities. For that reason, automated external defibrilla- tors need to be readily available to anyone who is licensed, and this must include availability in their personal motor vehicles.
Prior legislative history
S.2570 of 2017/2018 referred to Health. S.4581 of 2015/2016 referred to Health. S.3302 of 2013/2014 passed Senate. S.4665 of 2011/2012 passed Senate. S.3395 of 2009/2010 referred to Health. S.586 of 2007/2008 referred to Health. S.518 of 2005/2006 referred to Health. S.6797 of 2004 referred to Health.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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