New YorkA 26842025-2026 Regular SessionHouse

Relates to the purposes of the volunteer and exempt firefighters' benevolent association of Thornwood, New York

Sponsored By: MaryJane Shimsky (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

LOCAL GOVERNMENTSWAYS AND MEANSRULESLOCAL GOVERNMENT

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Broader funded support for Thornwood firefighters

The Thornwood association can help members who are disabled, in need, or injured while performing their duties, and their families. It can also support volunteer firefighters’ welfare, health, safety, morale, and social and recreational activities. Its purposes include maintaining a suitable headquarters and promoting volunteer firefighting within the department’s protected area. The association collects fire insurance premium taxes under New York Insurance Law section 9104 and receives a section 9105 share. These receipts cover property and insurance business in areas the department protects or must protect. Its designated collection officer has the same collection powers as a fire department treasurer. The tax rules apply to taxes due on premiums received on or after January 1, 2026. Receipts must support only the association’s authorized purposes, expanding their use beyond relief for disabled or needy firefighters and their families. The law sets no individual payment amount or total funding amount.

Thornwood firefighter membership expands with limits

The law establishes the Volunteer and Exempt Firefighters’ Benevolent Association of Thornwood, New York. Active Thornwood firefighters and former Thornwood firefighters with legally recognized exempt status are eligible to join. They can join by notifying the secretary before the organization meeting or attending that meeting or an adjourned session. Newly elected active firefighters can also join by giving written notice within 60 days after election. Future membership follows the association’s bylaws. Active members who leave active service without gaining exempt status automatically lose membership. Members can be expelled for breaking bylaws, and anyone leaving membership loses all interest in the association’s property. The law takes effect immediately and requires an organization meeting within 60 days. Notice requires postings in five conspicuous local places and newspaper publication at least 10 days before the meeting. Members adopt bylaws and elect officers who serve until the first annual meeting, scheduled under the bylaws. General membership corporation powers and rules apply unless they conflict with this law.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

MaryJane Shimsky
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 205 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/10/2025

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 58 • No: 0

House vote • 4/8/2025

Assembly floor vote

Yes: 147 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

SIGNED CHAP.371
9/10/2025House
DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
9/5/2025House
RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
6/10/2025Senate
PASSED SENATE
6/10/2025Senate
3RD READING CAL.1579
6/10/2025Senate
SUBSTITUTED FOR S8232
6/10/2025Senate
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
4/8/2025Senate
DELIVERED TO SENATE
4/8/2025House
PASSED ASSEMBLY
4/8/2025House
ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.138
4/7/2025House
RULES REPORT CAL.138
4/7/2025House
REPORTED
4/7/2025House
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
4/7/2025House
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
3/18/2025House
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
1/22/2025House

Bill Text

Original
1/22/2025
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