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NY A05744
Bill
Status
3/23/2023
Primary Sponsor
Albert Stirpe
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AI Summary
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Amends General Municipal Law by adding § 201-a to authorize volunteer fire companies to elect to include call firefighters as members.
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Call firefighters receive a stipend per response not to exceed $50 per call or $5,000 annually per firefighter, with the amount determined by the fire company.
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Call firefighters must meet all criteria and requirements for volunteer firefighters and apply through the fire company's designated process.
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Call firefighters receive the status and benefits of volunteer firefighters and may participate in the length of service award program, but are excluded from pension or retirement benefits.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Provides that a fire company may elect to include call firefighters within its membership who shall receive a stipend for each call that he or she responds to.
Last Action
referred to local governments
1/3/2024