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NY A06890
Bill
Status
3/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Vivian Cook
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AI Summary
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Requires fire commissioners in cities with populations of one million or more to provide 30 days written notice before substantially altering fire company boundaries, closing borough fire communications offices, removing fire alarm boxes, or closing/relocating fire companies
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Written notice must be sent to each local community board having jurisdiction over the area directly affected by the proposed service change
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Adds new section 209-h to the general municipal law to establish these prior notice requirements
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Applies regardless of any conflicting provisions in general, special, or local laws or regulations
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Legislature finds fire protection is a vital municipal service and communities should have opportunity for public discussion through community boards before service reductions occur
Legislative Description
Provides that the fire commissioner of any fire department in cities having a population of one million or more shall not substantially alter the boundaries of fire companies, once fixed, or close, remove or relocate a fire company unless at least thirty days prior to the taking effect of such action written notice thereof has been given to each local community board or boards having jurisdiction over that part of the city directly affected by such proposed action or service reduction.
Last Action
referred to local governments
1/7/2026