A 1612 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Authorizes emergency medical care personnel to provide basic first aid to dogs and cats

This bill allows certified first responders, EMTs, and advanced EMTs to provide basic first aid to dogs and cats during emergency responses when no humans require immediate medical attention. It specifically permits actions like controlling bleeding, opening airways, bandaging, and administering oxygen or naloxone, as defined in the law. The bill shields these personnel from civil liability or violations of education law if they act reasonably and in good faith while providing this care. It also requires EMTs to consult with a licensed veterinarian when possible and directs the education commissioner to create implementation rules.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 10, 2025 Last action Jan 12, 2026
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Jan 12, 2026
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
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Jan 10, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
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