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NY S08785
Bill
Status
2/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Monica Martinez
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Veterans' Services to consult with the Office of Fire Prevention and Control when providing information about volunteer fire department opportunities for veterans
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Requires the Department of Veterans' Services to consult with the Department of Health when providing information about emergency services provider volunteer opportunities for veterans
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Removes requirement for the department to post volunteer application forms on their website employment portal
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Removes references to volunteer opportunities at the department itself, focusing instead on local volunteer fire departments and emergency services providers
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Modifies local veterans' service agency duties to inform veterans about volunteer opportunities at "local" fire departments and emergency services providers "to the extent such information is available"
Legislative Description
Requires the department of veterans' services to consult with the office of fire prevention and control and the department of health to identify the most effective ways to provide useful information to veterans about available volunteer opportunities with local volunteer fire departments and emergency services providers.
Last Action
SIGNED CHAP.68
2/13/2026