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NY S01825
Bill
Status
1/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jacob Ashby
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AI Summary
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Redirects 41.7% of public safety communications surcharge revenues from the state general fund to a newly created New York State Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary Fund
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Establishes the New York State Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary Fund under joint custody of the state comptroller and commissioner of taxation and finance, with moneys kept separate from other state funds
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Authorizes grants to volunteer fire departments for purchasing personal protective equipment, turnout gear, hazmat systems, and communications technology
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Permits fund use for renovation or restoration of buildings containing fire department apparatus
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Allows funding for recruitment and retention program expenses for volunteer fire departments
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Takes effect January 1 of the year following enactment
Legislative Description
Relates to using a portion of the public safety communications surcharge to support volunteer fire department initiatives; establishes the New York state volunteer fire department auxiliary fund.
Last Action
REFERRED TO BUDGET AND REVENUE
1/7/2026