Bill > S08232

This bill amends the charter of the Volunteer and Exempt Firefighters' Benevolent Association of Thornwood, New York, expanding its purposes and tax collection rights. The bill updates the language from "firemen" to "firefighters" throughout the document and broadens the organization's mission to include providing relief and assistance to disabled or injured members and their families, promoting the welfare of volunteer members, maintaining a headquarters, supporting the health and safety of volunteers, and enhancing member morale through social and recreational activities. The bill also modifies the tax collection provisions, allowing the association to collect taxes imposed on fire insurance premiums for properties within their protection territory, with the collected funds to be used for the expanded purposes outlined in the act. Specifically, the bill updates references to insurance law sections and clarifies that taxes collected can be used more broadly to support the organization's mission, rather than being limited to care for disabled or indigent volunteers and their families. The act will take effect immediately, with the tax provisions applying to premiums received on and after January 1, 2026.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8232