Public Safety

Our annual Legislative Session Summary report detailing those bills that may have an impact on county government operations.

Counties urge the State to take immediate action to transfer state-ready inmates from county jails to state prisons without delay. This is not merely a matter of procedural efficiency, it is a pressing financial and operational concern affecting counties across the state.

In recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, NYSAC released recommendations for strengthening 9-1-1 services in New York.

The report outlines the challenges counties face, exposes critical funding issues, and provides clear policy recommendations to build a stronger emergency communications system, including urging the state to end the diversion of 9-1-1 funds.

NYSAC's summary of the 2025 State of the State address.

Key components of the Rescue EMS agenda are headed to Governor Hochul's desk. Join us in urging her to sign these bills into law!

Read our comprehensive report of legislation with county impact that has passed both houses of the State Legislature 

County priorities for the remaining days of the 2024 Legislative Session.

NYSAC's analysis of the SFY 2025 Senate and Assembly Budget proposals.

During the NYSAC Legislative Conference, Alanna Badgley, a paramedic and Co-Founder, EMS Sustainability Alliance delivered a impassioned speech about the state of EMS in New York State.

Legislation will help fund local EMS, attract and retain EMS professionals and increase Medicaid reimbursements