Bill > A04001

This bill clarifies the definition of a paid firefighter to include firefighters employed by the New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs, ensuring they receive the same benefits as other paid firefighters. Specifically, the bill amends Section 207-a of the General Municipal Law to extend provisions that protect firefighters who are injured or become ill while performing their duties. These protections include receiving full regular salary or wages during disability, coverage for medical treatment and hospital care, and continued partial salary if the firefighter is granted a disability retirement allowance. The changes mean that firefighters working for the Division of Military and Naval Affairs will now be treated the same as firefighters in cities, towns, villages, fire districts, and county airports when it comes to injury, illness, and related financial support. The bill uses gender-neutral language, replacing phrases like "his or her" with "such firefighter's" throughout the existing law. The amendments ensure that state-employed firefighters performing fire response or fire rescue duties are explicitly included in the definition and benefits framework. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4001