Relates to recovering attorney fees for legal services rendered under certain claims

This bill (S 4831) changes how legal fees are handled for volunteer firefighters seeking benefits under New York's volunteer firefighter benefit law. It requires the board to consider a claimant's request to have the insurance company (not the firefighter) pay legal costs for claims filed under this law. If approved, attorneys are paid based on the board's standard fee schedule, proportional to the services provided. The law directly affects volunteer firefighters pursuing benefit claims and their insurance carriers, shifting the financial responsibility for legal representation.