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Local law · Int 0990-2026

Emergency notifications related to delays in ambulance dispatch

New York City Council

Latest action Oct 20, 2026

Sponsor: Joann Ariola (Council Member, District 32, Republican)

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to emergency notifications related to delays in ambulance dispatch

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From the NYC Council's legislative record (Legistar) and official rosters. This record was last updated Sep 24, 2026. About our data

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.

Summary from NYC Council (Legistar). How we handle summaries

Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

Committee on Fire and Emergency Management

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Cosponsors

3

Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.

  • Republican2
  • Democratic1

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Full history

  1. Oct 20, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Fire and Emergency Management

  2. Oct 20, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Hospitals

  3. Oct 20, 2026

    Held over

    This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee

    Committee on Fire and Emergency Management

  4. Oct 20, 2026

    Held over

    This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee

    Committee on Hospitals

  5. Aug 13, 2026

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

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  1. Aug 13, 2026

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Fire and Emergency Management

    NYC Council

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