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NY S08785
NY S08785Requires the department of veterans' services to consult with the office of fire prevention and control and the department of health to identify the most effective ways to provide useful information to veterans about available volunteer opportunities with local volunteer fire departments and emergency services providers.
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Introduced
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
Passed
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the veterans' services law, in relation to volunteer opportunities for veterans
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Veterans' Services to consult with the Office of Fire Prevention and Control and the Department of Health to determine the most effective methods for informing veterans about volunteer opportunities with local volunteer fire departments and emergency services providers, expanding the department's existing duty to provide information on such opportunities. It also clarifies that local veterans' service agencies should assist veterans with information on volunteer opportunities at local volunteer fire departments or emergency services providers, to the extent that information is available.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
SIGNED CHAP.68 (on 02/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8785 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S08785&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S08785 |
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