Emergency notifications related to delays in ambulance dispatch.
Where it stands: In the Committee on Fire and Emergency Management; last step: fire and emergency management postponed a decision on Oct 20, 2026.
- Introduced
- Committee hearing (current step)
- Committee vote
- Council vote
- Mayor
- Law
Official summary
When the demand for emergency medical services exceeds the availability of in-service ambulances, the Fire Department’s Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (FDNY-EMS) triages emergency medical calls in order to dispatch ambulances to the most critical medical emergencies. As a result, there can be a queue of emergency medical runs awaiting dispatch for when an ambulance becomes available. This bill would require that New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) issue emergency notifications each time FDNY-EMS has more than 25 pending ambulance dispatches at any given time. Such notification would include information on non-emergency room resources for medical care and consideration of when individuals should seek alternative means of transportation to an emergency room.
Timeline
- Thu, Aug 13, 2026Introduced in the CouncilFormally read into the record at a Stated Meeting.City Council: “Introduced by Council”
- Thu, Aug 13, 2026Sent to committeeAssigned to a committee, which must hold a hearing before any vote.City Council: “Referred to Comm by Council” · meeting
- Tue, Oct 20, 2026Public hearing: HospitalsCouncil members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.Committee on Hospitals: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
- Tue, Oct 20, 2026Public hearing: Fire and Emergency ManagementCouncil members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.Committee on Fire and Emergency Management: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
- Tue, Oct 20, 2026Hospitals postponed a decisionNo vote yet; the item can come back at a later meeting.Committee on Hospitals: “Laid Over by Committee” · meeting
- Tue, Oct 20, 2026Fire and Emergency Management postponed a decisionNo vote yet; the item can come back at a later meeting.Committee on Fire and Emergency Management: “Laid Over by Committee” · meeting
How members voted
No roll-call votes recorded yet.