Sponsor · State Senator, District 47 · Democratic
Senate bill · S10237 (2025-26)
Enacts the "who you gonna call? act"
Summary
Enacts the "who you gonna call? act"; classifies vehicles of the office of chief medical examiner of the city of New York as an emergency vehicle; classifies any actual or potential scene where the New York city office of chief medical examiner has an official role as an emergency operation; authorizes vehicles of the office of chief medical examiner of the city of New York to affix vehicles with blue, red and white lights.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
New York State Senate
Same as A11075, the matching bill in the Assembly.
Amends the Vehicle and Traffic Law.
Committee
Transportation · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Transportation · New York State Senate.
Purpose, from the sponsor's memo
To authorize vehicles operated by the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) to be designated as authorized emergency vehi- cles and to permit their participation in emergency operations, includ- ing the use of emergency lighting.
Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)
The sponsor's argument
Why Erik Bottcher says this is needed
The New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner plays a critical role in responding to emergencies requiring timely forensic investigation and decedent recovery. Despite this essential public safety function, OCME vehicles are not currently classified as authorized emergency vehicles under state law. This omission can delay OCME personnel in reaching scenes, navigating traffic, and coordinating effectively with law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services. By designating OCME vehicles as authorized emergency vehicles and permitting the use of emergency lighting during defined emergency oper- ations, this bill ensures that OCME personnel can respond efficiently and safely. This change aligns OCME operations with other emergency responders and reflects the reality of their role in public safety and emergency response systems.
This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.
Full history
- May 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
NY Senate
- Apr 24, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
NY Assembly
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