Authorizes the governor to deploy non-state resource providers to the northern emergency management assistance compact and the international emergency management assistance compact.
NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION submitted in accordance with Assembly Rule III, Sec 1(f)
BILL NUMBER: A10540
SPONSOR: Cashman TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the executive law, in relation to authorities and
responsibilities during disaster emergencies and in relation to estab-
lishing the international emergency management assistance compact
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:
To authorize New York State to participate in the Northern Emergency
Management Assistance Compact and the International Emergency Management
Assistance Compact, strengthening interstate and international cooper-
ation in disaster response and emergency management.
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1 amends subdivision one of section 29-b of the Executive Law to
clarify the Governor's authority to deploy certain non-state resource
providers during disaster emergencies under interstate emergency assist-
ance compacts.
Sections 2 adds a new section 29-k to the Executive Law authorizing the
Governor, on behalf of the State, to enter the Northern Emergency
Management Assistance Compact and providing that the compact shall be
deemed ratified upon certification to the Legislature and the Secretary
of State.
Section 3 adds a new section 29-1 to the Executive Law authorizing the
Governor, on behalf of the State, to enter the International Emergency
Management Assistance Compact, and providing that the compact shall
likewise be deemed ratified upon certification to the Legislature and
the Secretary of State.
Section 4 establishes the effective date.
JUSTIFICATION:
Disasters frequently require coordinated responses across state and
international borders. Participation in formal emergency management
compacts allows jurisdictions to share resources, personnel, and exper-
tise during emergencies while ensuring clear operational procedures and
legal protections for responding entities.
This bill authorizes New York State to participate in two established
mutual aid agreements: the Northern Emergency Management Assistance
Compact and the International Emergency Management Assistance Compact.
These compacts facilitate coordinated disaster response between neigh-
boring states and Canadian provinces and strengthen regional prepared-
ness for natural disasters, public health emergencies, and other large-
scale incidents. By enabling participation in these compacts, the
legislation enhances New York's ability to respond to emergencies and
collaborate with regional partners during times of crisis.
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
New Bill.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately.
