Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateNew YorkReferred
A 11719: Establishes the volunteer emergency medical services infrastructure and response equipment grant program
Rules Committee
A 11719 status: Referred — REFERRED TO HEALTH (updated Sep 16, 2026).
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Confidence
High
Analysis basis
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
83OUT OF 100
Score:83/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion80%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill creates a new state-level grant program for voluntary ambulance services to fund capital improvements, equipment, and training facilities.
Who is affected
Volunteer ambulance services throughout New York State are eligible to apply, impacting their host municipalities.
Requirements and enforcement
Agencies must participate in a competitive application process and meet reporting standards regarding staff levels and project requests.
Costs and funding
The bill is 'subject to appropriation,' meaning costs will be determined by future state budgets rather than a pre-defined mandate.
When it takes effect
Takes effect on the first of April following enactment, with rule-making authorized immediately.
Potential benefits
Increases funding for life-saving infrastructure, modernizes equipment for emergency responders, and provides better data transparency on EMS capacity.
Risks and tradeoffs
Funding is not guaranteed, and smaller agencies may face barriers in the competitive application process.
What is still unknown
The total funding pool and the specific grant award caps remain undefined until the commissioner establishes the rules.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Provides direct capital funding to volunteer-based ambulance services
- Stimulates regional spending on facility construction and renovation
- Supports procurement of vehicles and specialized response equipment
Risks
- Dependent on uncertain future annual budget appropriations
- Administrative overhead costs for grant program oversight
- Competition for limited funds may favor larger volunteer agencies
Society
Positive outlook
80%
Benefits
- Improves community access to emergency medical responses
- Supports the sustainability of volunteer rescue workers
- Enhances the quality of local training facilities for volunteers
Risks
- Does not address the underlying shortage of volunteer labor
- Rural agencies may lack capacity to prepare complex grant applications
- Capital improvements do not guarantee improved operational staffing levels
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
85%
Benefits
- Requires public reporting on all grant application outcomes
- Mandates transparency in total funding versus awarded amounts
- Forces disclosure of total volunteer labor capacity by applicant
Risks
- Limited to grant program reporting rather than broader EMS oversight
- Public reports may lack qualitative data on service effectiveness
- Compliance burden falls on the administering state agency
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
90%
Benefits
- Upgrades critical life-saving equipment for rapid response
- Improves safety of ambulance service buildings and training spaces
- Enables acquisition of modern communications technology for dispatch
Risks
- Capital grants do not directly fund personnel wages or salaries
- Benefits remain contingent on the procurement process timeline
- Does not solve long-term public health staffing disparities
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Confidence
High
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Analysis basis
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Source note
The bill relies on 'subject to appropriation' language, meaning the program may not receive funding despite authorization.
Analysis scope
Does not specify the total dollar amount of the appropriation
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Where it stands
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- CommitteeCurrent
- Chamber votesUpcoming
- Final agreementUpcoming
- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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