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NY S04803
Bill
Status
6/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Ryan
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AI Summary
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Establishes a municipal group insurance technical assistance program under the Workers' Compensation Board to help municipalities and individuals access indemnity insurance and employee compensation for volunteer firefighters
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Requires the program to provide a toll-free hotline, interactive website, and in-person, telephone, and email access to assist with complaints, appeals, and insurance-related inquiries for fire protection and fire alarm districts
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Assists villages, towns, and counties with contracting for insurance, financing benefits through serial bonds or capital notes, participating in municipal group plans, and filing with the Workers' Compensation Board
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Program must be operated by a domestic not-for-profit corporation selected through a competitive request for proposal process, with preference given to applicants experienced in fire district advocacy and call center operations
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Takes effect 120 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Establishes a municipal group insurance technical assistance program for the purpose of assisting persons and municipalities with access to indemnity insurance and employee compensation pursuant to the volunteer firefighter's benefit law.
Last Action
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
1/7/2026