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A00247 Summary:

BILL NOA00247
 
SAME ASSAME AS S05848
 
SPONSOREachus
 
COSPNSROtis, Walsh, Colton
 
MLTSPNSR
 
Add §156-i, Exec L
 
Requires the state fire administrator to make available a specialized electric vehicle emergency response training program to provide training to individuals responsible for providing emergency response and recovery following incidents involving electric vehicles; defines emergency medical services agency.
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A00247 Memo:

NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY
MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION
submitted in accordance with Assembly Rule III, Sec 1(f)
 
BILL NUMBER: A247
 
SPONSOR: Eachus
  TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the executive law, in relation to the establishment of a specialized electric vehicle emergency response training program   PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:: Requires the state fire administrator to make available a specialized electric vehicle emergency response training program.   SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:: Section 1: Directs the state fire administrator to make available a specialized electric vehicle emergency response training program for first responders; Requires the state fire administrator to notify fire departments, police departments, EMS agencies, and tow operators of the availability of the training. Section 2: Sets effective date.   JUSTIFICATION: There are key differences between traditional fuel vehicles and electric vehicles. Electric vehicles have different batteries, computers, and wiring than traditional fuel vehicles, meaning accidents involving elec- tric vehicles may need to be handled differently by first responders. For example, on some electric vehicles, the lithium-ion battery must be completely disconnected before it is safe to use hydraulic rescue tools, such as the "jaws of life". Another example is that due to the kind of batteries that many electric vehicles use, EV fires can burn for hours and require thousands of gallons of water to put out. Without the know- ledge of the differences between vehicles, first responders could be putting their own lives at greater risk than is needed.   PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:: 2023-24 A6517-A: Passed Assembly, S6723-A: Referred to Finance   FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS:: To be determined.   EFFECTIVE DATE:: This act shall take effect immediately.
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