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A 7591

Provides for benefits for certain emergency medical technicians in the city of New York who suffer any condition or impairment of health caused by a stroke resulting in disability or death

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Stacey Pheffer Amato

Establishes a NYC EMT stroke disability/death benefits program for city-based EMTs and their survivors, detailing eligibility, funding, and administration.

REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
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Bill Summary · A 7591

Summary of New York Assembly Bill A 7591

Overview

A 7591 would provide benefits to certain emergency medical technicians (EMTs) in New York City who suffer health impairments caused by a stroke that results in disability or death. The bill is currently in the committee stage, having been referred to the Governmental Employees Committee on April 1, 2025.

Purpose and Scope

  • The primary aim is to establish and provide benefits for NYC-based EMTs who experience a stroke leading to disability or death.
  • The bill explicitly targets emergency medical technicians employed in the City of New York.

Key Provisions (High-Level)

  • Establishment of a benefits program for EMTs whose stroke-related health condition results in disability or death.
  • The program would apply specifically to EMTs working in New York City.
  • As introduced, the bill would set forth the framework for providing benefits to affected EMTs and/or their survivors. (Details such as eligibility criteria, benefit amounts, duration, and administration would be defined in the bill.)

Who Would Be Affected

  • Primary: Emergency medical technicians employed by the City of New York.
  • Secondary: Families or dependents of EMTs who die as a result of a stroke or who suffer a disability due to stroke, along with the agencies administering the benefits.

Legislative History and Status

  • Introduced: April 1, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the Governmental Employees Committee (assembly level).
  • Legislative Actions: The record shows two identical entries noting the referral to Governmental Employees on April 1, 2025.
  • Sponsorship: Primary sponsor is Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato.
  • Related Bills: Companion bill in the Senate, S 6554 (listed as a companion bill).

Related Considerations

  • A companion measure exists in the Senate (S 6554), indicating cross-chamber consideration and potential broader support.
  • As the bill is in committee, no fiscal or regulatory impact is determined publicly at this stage. If enacted, the bill could have cost implications for the city or state budget depending on the final design of benefits, eligibility, and funding mechanisms.
  • The bill’s success would depend on committee action, potential amendments, and eventual passage by both legislative chambers and signature by the governor.

Next Steps

  • Monitor progression through the Governmental Employees Committee for potential hearings, amendments, and votes.
  • Review the companion Senate bill (S 6554) for alignment and potential differences.
  • Await details on eligibility criteria, benefit structure, funding sources, and implementation timelines once the bill advances.

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

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