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NY A10591
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Anil Beephan
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AI Summary
- Authorizes cities, towns, villages, fire districts, and fire protection districts to establish stipend programs for volunteer firefighters who complete scheduled duty coverage
- Stipends paid under the program would not be considered remuneration or gratuity, preserving the volunteer status of firefighters under the Volunteer Firefighters' Benefit Law
- Local governing boards would have authority to determine program structure, scheduling, eligibility requirements, and compensation parameters
- The Office of Fire Prevention and Control may issue non-binding guidelines to assist municipalities in developing and administering stipend programs
- Takes effect 120 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization for regulatory implementation
Legislative Description
Allows municipalities to enact a local law, ordinance or resolution authorizing a fire company to establish a stipend program for volunteer firefighters who schedule and complete daytime duty coverage; allows the office of fire prevention and control may make available state funds through a day shift stipend to volunteer firefighters for scheduled daytime duty coverage.
Last Action
referred to local governments
3/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Local Governments3/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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