New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 688: Provides minimum basic training related to handling emergency situations involving individuals with any physical and/or developmental disability to all firefighters

Passed both chambers Last action May 6, 2026: RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY

Plain-language summary

A 688 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Provides minimum basic training related to handling emergency situations involving individuals with any physical and/or developmental disability to all firefighters. Primary sponsor: Marianne Buttenschon (Democratic). It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 6, 2026): RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Marianne Buttenschon (Democratic). 12 co-sponsors.