Bill > A07645

This bill amends the not-for-profit corporation law to expand the authorized purposes of incorporated firefighter's benevolent associations that were created by legislative act. Specifically, the bill allows these associations to formally include eight new purposes without requiring an additional legislative action: promoting friendly association among members, improving relations between members and the local community, providing relief and assistance to injured, disabled, or indigent members and their families, ensuring members' health and safety, maintaining headquarters for members, acquiring necessary real and personal property, studying and sharing efficient fire-fighting techniques, and promoting volunteer fire service within their current or future service territory. These expanded purposes aim to provide more flexibility and support for firefighter associations, recognizing their important role in community service and member welfare. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7645