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A 10043

Establishes a specialized electric vehicle emergency response training program

2025 Regular Session Introduced by William Colton and 4 co-sponsors

Establish and fund a statewide, standards-based EV emergency response training program for all responders to improve safety and handling of EV incidents.

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Bill Summary · A 10043

Bill overview

  • Bill: A. 10043 (New York, 2025-2026)
  • Introduction date: January 30, 2026
  • Purpose: Establish a specialized electric vehicle (EV) emergency response training program to improve a responder’s ability to handle incidents involving electric vehicles and to protect responders.

Main purpose and intent

  • Create, fund (subject to appropriation), and operate a dedicated EV emergency response training program.
  • Ensure training is available to entities and individuals involved in emergency response and recovery after EV incidents, including fire companies, municipal entities, police, EMS, and tow operators.
  • Standards-based curriculum designed to reflect recognized safety and industry guidelines.

Key provisions and changes

  1. Establishment of program

    • The State Fire Administrator (SFA) shall establish and make available a specialized EV emergency response training program.
    • The SFA must inform fire companies, municipalities, police, EMS agencies, and tow operators about the program and its availability.
    • Training is to be conducted with sufficient frequency across all geographic areas of the state, contingent on appropriations.

  2. Curriculum and standards

    • The SFA shall prescribe the curriculum, including hands-on training.
    • Curriculum framework prioritized as follows:
      • International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 17840 as the primary reference, where consistent with other standards.
      • Second preference to Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) standards.
      • Third preference to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards.
    • Training content to cover emergency response and recovery aspects specific to EVs.

  3. Reporting requirement

    • The SFA must report annually by February 15 to the Governor, the Speaker of the Assembly, the Temporary President of the Senate, and chairs of relevant transportation committees regarding the program’s operations.

  4. Rules and regulations

    • The SFA is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement the program.

  5. Definitions

    • Clarifies that “emergency medical services agency” includes agencies providing initial EMS care for trauma, burns, respiratory, circulatory, obstetrical emergencies, per Public Health Law § 3000(1).

Who is affected

  • Fire departments (paid and volunteer), fire districts, municipal corporations and related departments, police departments, EMS agencies, and tow operators.
  • Emergency responders who are likely to encounter EV incidents and require specialized training (including responders with roles in fire, police, and EMS).
  • State Fire Administrator and related state agencies responsible for training and emergency response standards.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Training program operations are subject to availability of appropriations; funding will influence frequency and reach.
  • Annual reporting deadline: February 15 each year.
  • Effective date: Immediate upon enactment.

Potential impacts and considerations

  • Enhanced safety: A standardized, EV-specific training program could improve responder safety and incident outcomes during EV crashes or emergencies.
  • Consistency with national/industry standards: By aligning curriculum with ISO 17840, SAE, and NFPA, the program aims to ensure best practices are followed.
  • Resource implications: Requires ongoing funding and staffing for curriculum development, delivery, and statewide reach.
  • Data and accountability: Annual reports will provide transparency on program operations and effectiveness.

If you’d like, I can draft a concise one-page bill synopsis or create a quick comparison with existing EV incident training programs.

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