Bill > S07560

This bill establishes the New York State Volunteer Fire Protection Emergency Reimbursement Account, which will be used to reimburse volunteer fire companies, departments, districts, and nonprofit emergency medical services for expenses related to procuring personal protective equipment (such as face shields, gowns, and respirators) and for lost revenues due to municipal budget cuts or public event restrictions during the COVID-19 state of emergency declared by the Governor. The funds for this account will come from a portion of the revenues collected under Section 186-f of the Tax Law. The reimbursements will be made upon application to the New York State Division of Homeland Security, which may require submission of supporting documentation. The provisions of the bill will expire one year after the expiration of the Governor's declared emergency.