New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S09977

Introduced
4/20/26  

Caption

Relates to the Islip Terrace Volunteer Exempt Firefighter's Benevolent Association; makes technical amendments to the chapter incorporating such association.

Impact

The impact of S09977 on state laws revolves around enhancing the framework within which volunteer firefighter associations operate. By instituting these technical amendments, the bill seeks to streamline processes and eliminate potential ambiguities in existing laws, which may hinder the association. The changes are primarily aimed at ensuring that volunteer firefighters receive appropriate recognition and support, which can indirectly improve emergency services in the community.

Summary

Bill S09977 focuses on the Islip Terrace Volunteer Exempt Firefighter's Benevolent Association, proposing technical amendments to the governing chapter of the association. This bill aims to clarify and update existing provisions related to the association, which is crucial for acknowledging and supporting the volunteer firefighters in the Islip Terrace community. The changes are intended to ensure that the association can efficiently operate and provide necessary benefits to its members.

Contention

While there do not appear to be significant points of contention surrounding S09977, the implications of the amendments may be discussed in terms of funding and support for volunteer associations. Some may argue that the bill does not go far enough in ensuring adequate support for volunteer firefighters, while others might feel that the current provisions are sufficient. Thus, the conversation may evolve around the effectiveness of these amendments in providing a robust support system for volunteer firefighters.

Companion Bills

NY A11133

Same As Relates to the Islip Terrace Volunteer Exempt Firefighter's Benevolent Association; makes technical amendments to the chapter incorporating such association.

Previously Filed As

NY A11133

Relates to the Islip Terrace Volunteer Exempt Firefighter's Benevolent Association; makes technical amendments to the chapter incorporating such association.

NY S07555

Renames the "West Islip Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Association" to the "West Islip Exempt Firefighter's Benevolent Association"; changes such association's purpose.

NY S09197

Provides for the incorporation of the New Hartford Volunteer Exempt Firefighters' Benevolent Association.

NY A10278

Provides for the incorporation of the New Hartford Volunteer Exempt Firefighters' Benevolent Association.

NY A07918

Relates to the membership and purposes of the Volunteer and Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Association of Coldenham Inc.; changes the name of the association to the "Volunteer and Exempt Firefighter's Benevolent Association of Coldenham, Inc"; updates the purposes of such association and the use of taxes received by such association.

NY S06926

Relates to the membership and purposes of the Volunteer and Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Association of Coldenham Inc.; changes the name of the association to the "Volunteer and Exempt Firefighter's Benevolent Association of Coldenham, Inc"; updates the purposes of such association and the use of taxes received by such association.

NY S10155

Makes technical corrections to chapter 492 of the laws of 1981 relating to incorporating the Sag Harbor Volunteer Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Association, Inc., and providing for its powers and duties; changes "fireman" to "firefighter" and makes corrections to certain references.

NY A10998

Makes technical corrections to chapter 492 of the laws of 1981 relating to incorporating the Sag Harbor Volunteer Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Association, Inc., and providing for its powers and duties; changes "fireman" to "firefighter" and makes corrections to certain references.

NY S07605

Relates to the Nesconset Volunteer Exempt Firefighter's Benevolent Association; provides for the purpose of such association, and its use of foreign fire insurance premium taxes.

NY A07839

Relates to the Nesconset Volunteer Exempt Firefighter's Benevolent Association; provides for the purpose of such association, and its use of foreign fire insurance premium taxes.

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