Bill > S07273

This bill amends the existing charter of the Rescue Volunteer and Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Association Inc. in Cheektowaga, Erie County, New York, to expand and clarify its purposes and the use of tax revenues. The bill broadens the corporation's mission to include providing relief, aid, and assistance to volunteer members who are disabled, indigent, or injured while performing their duties, along with supporting their families. It also aims to promote the welfare of volunteer members by providing social and recreational activities, enhancing morale, and supporting the volunteer fire service within the Walden Fire District No. 2. Additionally, the bill modifies how the organization can use foreign fire insurance premium taxes collected under sections 9104 and 9105 of the insurance law, allowing these funds to be used more broadly in furtherance of the corporation's expanded purposes, rather than strictly for care and relief of disabled or indigent volunteer firefighters. The changes will take effect immediately, with amendments to tax collection applying to premiums received on and after January 1, 2026.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7273