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A 10953

Directs the department of health to collect certain data from relevant entities regarding calls and dispatches for emergency medical services

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Amy Paulin

The bill requires NY DOH to collect and analyze EMS dispatch and response data statewide, measure county EMS quality with stakeholder-developed metrics, and improve transparency an

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Bill Summary · A 10953

Bill Summary: A.10953 (2025-2026) — New York

Basic details

  • Jurisdiction: New York
  • Bill Number: A.10953
  • Session: 2025-2026
  • Introduced by: Assembly Member Paulin
  • Committee: Health
  • Sponsor: Co-sponsor Amy Paulin
  • Effective Date: 100 days after becoming law

Purpose and intent

The bill directs the New York Department of Health to systematically collect and analyze data related to emergency medical services (EMS) dispatches and responses. It also requires counties to provide information on EMS provider quality. The overarching goal is to improve transparency, performance measurement, and quality of EMS services statewide.

Key provisions

Data collection by the Department of Health

The bill adds a new subdivision to Section 3011 of the Public Health Law. The Department of Health must:
- Collect data from all relevant entities subject to the article and from designated 911 public safety answering points (PSAPs) such as state police and the Office of Homeland Security.
- Produce analyses on the following data elements (examples listed; not exhaustive):
1. Actual number and percentage of all EMS dispatches in each primary service operating territory.
2. EMS dispatches in the primary territory excluding interfacility non-emergency trips.
3. Dispatches under mutual aid agreements, aggregated by city, county, town, and village statewide.
4. Timelines and standards for dispatches under mutual aid agreements, aggregated statewide.
5. Response times for each EMS dispatch across all PSAPs.
6. Full-time equivalents (FTEs) for each EMS program, including paid and volunteer positions.
7. Time metrics for life-threatening EMS calls: dispatch time, enroute time, and on-scene arrival time.
8. Time metrics for all EMS calls: dispatch time, enroute time, and on-scene arrival time.

Data collection on EMS quality metrics

  • Additional data from each county: The Department must collect information on the quality of EMS providers in each county.
  • Stakeholder involvement: Before collecting quality information, the Department must convene a stakeholder group to assist with measuring EMS quality metrics. This implies collaborative development of metrics and standards.

Who is affected

  • State agencies: Department of Health (primary data collection and analysis).
  • Public safety answering points (PSAPs): Entities handling 911 calls and required to provide data.
  • EMS providers and agencies: Both paid and volunteer EMS programs, whose staffing and response data will be included.
  • Counties: Must provide county-level EMS quality information.
  • Stakeholders: A broad group of EMS stakeholders will be convened to establish quality measurement metrics.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Reporting scope: Data elements cover statewide aggregation (by city, county, town, village) and by primary service territories.
  • Mutual aid considerations: Data must include dispatches and timelines related to mutual aid agreements, with aggregation and standards analysis.
  • Quality metrics development: A stakeholder group is required to assist in developing quality metrics before data collection proceeds.
  • Effective date: The act becomes law 100 days after enactment; until then, existing law and procedures apply.

Potential impact and implications

  • Transparency and benchmarking: The collected data will enable statewide benchmarking of EMS demand, dispatch efficiency, mutual aid effectiveness, and response times.
  • Performance improvement: Detailed metrics (including life-threatening and all-call times) can identify bottlenecks and drive improvements in dispatch and EMS response.
  • Resource planning: FTE data and mutual aid timelines can inform staffing, equipment, and interjurisdictional collaboration.
  • Quality assurance: County-level EMS quality data, developed with stakeholder input, can enhance accountability and standards across providers.
  • Privacy and data handling: As with any data collection involving EMS operations, appropriate privacy and data governance considerations will be essential.

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Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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