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NY A07645

NY A07645
Permits an incorporated firefighter's benevolent association created by act of the legislature to include the following in the purposes of the association without an additional act of the legislature; to promote friendly association for the betterment of the members of the corporation; to promote relations between the members of the corporation and the local community; to provide relief, aid and assistance to those members and their families who are injured, disabled or indigent; to provide for


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Introduced
04/04/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the not-for-profit corporation law, in relation to expanding the purposes of certain firefighter's benevolent associations

AI Summary

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.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

referred to local governments (on 01/07/2026)

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