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NY A10444

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Steve Stern

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires V-FIRE grant program funds to be distributed equally among each region of New York State that has eligible volunteer fire departments
  • Defines regions according to Article 11 of the economic development law, excluding New York City as a separate region
  • Eligible fire departments within New York City will be considered part of the Long Island region for grant distribution purposes
  • Directs the division to establish criteria identifying fire departments with the greatest needs within each region
  • Allows criteria to limit eligibility to wholly volunteer districts but prohibits excluding departments based on operating budget size

Legislative Description

Requires grants under the volunteer fire infrastructure and response equipment (V-FIRE) grant program to be awarded equally among the regions of the state with eligible departments.

Last Action

referred to governmental operations

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Governmental Operations3/6/2026

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