Bill > S06624

This bill amends the environmental conservation law to provide a tax credit to volunteer ambulance workers and volunteer firefighters equal to the cost of fishing and hunting licenses in New York State. Specifically, the bill adds language that allows volunteer ambulance workers (as defined in the volunteer ambulance workers' benefit law) and volunteer firefighters (as defined in the volunteer firefighters' benefit law) to receive a New York state tax credit that covers the cost of both fishing and small and big game licenses. The bill maintains existing provisions for free or discounted licenses for other groups such as Native American tribe members, active military personnel, members of the organized militia, residents who are blind, and residents over 70 years old. The language also updates gender-neutral terminology by replacing "his or her" with "their" in the section describing visual impairment criteria. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6624