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NY A04517

NY A04517
Provides that the fire commissioner of any fire department in cities having a population of one million or more shall not substantially alter the boundaries of fire companies, once fixed, or close, remove or relocate a fire company unless at least thirty days prior to the taking effect of such action written notice thereof has been given to each local community board or boards having jurisdiction over that part of the city directly affected by such proposed action or service reduction.

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Introduced
02/04/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Provides that the fire commissioner of any fire department in cities having a population of one million or more shall not substantially alter the boundaries of fire companies, once fixed, or close, remove or relocate a fire company unless at least thirty days prior to the taking effect of such action written notice thereof has been given to each local community board or boards having jurisdiction over that part of the city directly affected by such proposed action or service reduction.

AI Summary

This bill requires the fire commissioner of any fire department in cities with a population of one million or more to provide at least 30 days' written notice to local community boards before substantially altering the boundaries of fire companies, closing a borough fire communications office, removing or dismantling a fire alarm box, or closing, removing, or relocating a fire company. This is intended to enable public discussion and input through the community board process before any such changes are made to fire services in affected communities.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

referred to local governments (on 01/05/2022)

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