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NY S07000
Bill
Status
3/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Robert Rolison
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AI Summary
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Expands forfeiture of volunteer firefighter service award benefits beyond arson convictions to include any felony committed against a volunteer fire department, volunteer fire company, fire district, or fire protection district
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Participants convicted of qualifying crimes lose all eligibility for service award program benefits, including both past and future benefits
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Amends section 217 of the general municipal law, building on existing 1995 provisions that already required forfeiture for arson convictions
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Requires the forfeiture of benefits to be paid pursuant to a service awards program to volunteer firefighters who have been convicted of felonies committed against a volunteer fire department, volunteer fire company, fire district, or fire protection district.
Last Action
RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
4/9/2025