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NY S07316
Bill
Status
6/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michelle Hinchey
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AI Summary
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Expands benefit forfeiture for volunteer firefighters in service award programs 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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Convicted participants lose all eligibility for service award program benefits and forfeit all rights to both past and future benefits
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Amends Section 217(m) of the General Municipal Law, which previously only required forfeiture for arson convictions
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Updates gendered language from "he or she" to "such participant"
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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
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
1/7/2026