New York S09844 mandates criminal background checks for first responders, EMTs, and AEMTs to maintain certification.

New York S09844 amends the public health law to require all certified first responders, emergency medical technicians, and advanced emergency medical technicians to undergo criminal background checks. These checks include a criminal history record check, fingerprint-based clearance, and searches of state and national sex offender registries. The bill mandates these checks for initial certification, renewal, reinstatement, and interstate licensure. Individuals who refuse to consent, make false statements, or are registered on a sex offender registry are ineligible for certification.

New York S09844 mandates criminal background checks for first responders, EMTs, and AEMTs to maintain certification.

New York S09844 amends the public health law to require all certified first responders, emergency medical technicians, and advanced emergency medical technicians to undergo criminal background checks. These checks include a criminal history record check, fingerprint-based clearance, and searches of state and national sex offender registries. The bill mandates these checks for initial certification, renewal, reinstatement, and interstate licensure. Individuals who refuse to consent, make false statements, or are registered on a sex offender registry are ineligible for certification.