A7961

The New York Senate passed a Public Health Law amendment on a 56-0 vote, with Sen. Murray explaining the measure corrects an unintended consequence of prior legislation. The bill, Assembly Bill 7961 sponsored by Assemblymember Rosenthal, removes restrictions that prevented larger counties including Suffolk, Nassau, and Westchester from allowing police, firefighters, and emergency medical services personnel to carry epinephrine injectors. Murray emphasized the life-saving potential of the legislation in treating anaphylactic shock, where rapid response is critical. He noted that Suffolk County Legislator Dominick Thorne has already passed a bill that will implement the policy once this legislation takes effect immediately.