New York S03970 authorizes emergency medical care personnel to provide basic first aid to dogs and cats.

New York S03970 amends the public health law to allow certified first responders, emergency medical technicians, and advanced emergency medical technicians to provide basic first aid to dogs and cats in emergencies. This aid is limited to actions they are authorized to perform on humans, such as opening airways and controlling bleeding. The bill also exempts these personnel from liability for injuries or death if they act reasonably and in good faith. Licensed veterinarians can provide instruction on providing such first aid. The commissioner of education will create rules for this provision.

New York S03970 authorizes emergency medical care personnel to provide basic first aid to dogs and cats.

New York S03970 amends the public health law to allow certified first responders, emergency medical technicians, and advanced emergency medical technicians to provide basic first aid to dogs and cats in emergencies. This aid is limited to actions they are authorized to perform on humans, such as opening airways and controlling bleeding. The bill also exempts these personnel from liability for injuries or death if they act reasonably and in good faith. Licensed veterinarians can provide instruction on providing such first aid. The commissioner of education will create rules for this provision.