NY A10070

Changes organization name from "Volunteer and Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Association" to "Volunteer Firefighters' Benevolent Association of Millwood, New York"

Expands stated purposes to include providing relief and assistance to injured or disabled volunteer members and their families, promoting member welfare and health/safety, maintaining headquarters, providing social and recreational activities, and promoting volunteer fire service

Restricts membership to active volunteer members of the Millwood fire department; excludes firefighters removed for cause unless reinstated and paid firefighters, with membership terminating upon withdrawal within five years of service

Updates insurance law references from outdated sections 133 and 149-a to current sections 9104 and 9105, specifying that collected fire insurance premium taxes must be used solely for purposes outlined in the act

Makes technical amendments replacing gender-specific pronouns with gender-neutral language throughout the statute; takes effect immediately except insurance tax amendments apply to premiums received on or after January 1, 2025