NY A06783

Creates a not-for-profit corporation called the "Salem Volunteer Fire Department Benevolent Association" to serve active and former volunteer members of the Salem Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. in Washington County.

Restricts membership to active or former volunteer members who have achieved exempt firefighter status under General Municipal Law section 200, excluding paid firefighters and those removed for cause who have not been reinstated.

Authorizes the corporation to provide relief and aid to indigent or disabled volunteer members and their families, maintain headquarters, and organize social and recreational activities.

Establishes a board of trustees consisting of at least seven members (president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, and three additional trustees) to manage the corporation's funds and property.

Entitles the corporation to collect foreign fire insurance premium taxes under Insurance Law sections 9104 and 9105 from properties protected by the Salem Volunteer Fire Department, with taxes to be used solely for the corporation's charitable purposes; provision takes effect January 1, 2024.