Bill > A07839

This bill amends the existing law governing the Nesconset Volunteer Exempt Firefighter's Benevolent Association by updating several key provisions. The bill changes the organization's name slightly from "Firemen's" to "Firefighter's" and clarifies membership eligibility, specifically for active and exempt volunteer firefighters in the Nesconset fire district. The purposes of the organization are expanded to include providing relief and assistance to disabled or injured volunteer members and their families, maintaining headquarters, promoting volunteer firefighter welfare, enhancing morale through social and recreational activities, and supporting the local volunteer fire service. The bill also updates the provisions related to foreign fire insurance premium taxes, modifying the referenced insurance law sections and specifying that these taxes can be used more broadly to further the corporation's purposes, rather than solely for care and relief of disabled or indigent volunteer firefighters. The tax-related changes will apply to taxes due and premiums received on and after January 1, 2026, and the bill takes effect immediately upon passage.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7839