Prohibits adverse employment action against employees who provide first aid or emergency treatment unless gross negligence is proven.

The bill amends the public health law to protect employees from adverse employment actions when they provide first aid or emergency treatment outside a medical facility. This protection applies unless it is shown that the employee was grossly negligent. The changes take effect immediately upon enactment.

Prohibits adverse employment action against employees who provide first aid or emergency treatment unless gross negligence is proven.

The bill amends the public health law to protect employees from adverse employment actions when they provide first aid or emergency treatment outside a medical facility. This protection applies unless it is shown that the employee was grossly negligent. The changes take effect immediately upon enactment.