Requires body armor worn by New York city emergency services personnel to be replaced every five years

This bill mandates that body armor issued to New York City emergency medical services personnel must be replaced every five years. The law requires the city commissioner to provide protective gear that meets specific national standards for resisting bullets and knife attacks. By setting a fixed replacement schedule, the legislation aims to ensure that medical responders consistently wear up-to-date protective equipment. This change directly impacts employees within the bureau of emergency medical services who currently rely on the city for their safety gear.