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NY S07359

NY S07359
Relates to youth programs sponsored by fire departments; provides that participants may respond to an emergency or hazardous activity, but shall remain in an appropriate and safe designated area that has been established by the chief or officer in charge; provides such participants cannot respond to an emergency on a vehicle using lights and/or sirens; provides such participants may not enter a burning structure; protects volunteer fire departments and fire companies from certain criminal and ci


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Introduced
09/03/2021
In Committee
05/18/2022
Crossed Over
05/18/2022
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Relates to youth programs sponsored by fire departments; provides that participants may respond to an emergency or hazardous activity, but shall remain in an appropriate and safe designated area that has been established by the chief or officer in charge; provides such participants cannot respond to an emergency on a vehicle using lights and/or sirens; provides such participants may not enter a burning structure; protects volunteer fire departments and fire companies from certain criminal and civil liability potentially arising from the operation of a youth program.

AI Summary

This bill relates to youth programs sponsored by fire departments. It provides that participants in such programs may respond to an emergency or hazardous activity, but must remain in an appropriate and safe designated area established by the chief or officer in charge. The participants cannot respond to an emergency on a vehicle using lights and/or sirens, nor can they enter a burning structure. The bill also protects volunteer fire departments and fire companies from certain criminal and civil liability potentially arising from the operation of a youth program.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

referred to local governments (on 05/18/2022)

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