S 7606 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to the Hauppauge Volunteer Exempt Firefighter's Benevolent Association

Summary

Amends the name of the Hauppauge Volunteer Exempt Firefighter's Benevolent Association, and certain provisions regarding removing gendered terminology; relates to the use of foreign fire insurance premium taxes.

Bill status in committee 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2025

Committee Review

Jun 2025

Senate Passage

Jun 2025

Assembly Passage

Governor

Introduced Apr 23, 2025 Last action Jun 11, 2025

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What changed between versions

S7606 → S7606A · 2 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended after committee review to add an eligibility restriction for membership and to delay the effective date of certain tax provisions until January 1, 2026. These changes clarify who can join the fire association and ensure tax rules apply to premiums collected after the new year.

Scope change

The bill's scope was narrowed regarding membership eligibility by adding a disqualification clause for individuals expelled from other fire organizations, and the effective date for tax provisions was extended.

ELIGIBILITY

Added a provision stating that anyone expelled or removed for cause from membership in any fire company or department is ineligible to join this corporation.

TIMELINE

Changed the effective date for amendments to the tax collection section to apply only to taxes due on premiums received on and after January 1, 2026.

Floor votes · Senate Jun 11, 2025

How they voted

20–0

Passed · 1 other

Total votes 21

Jun 11, 2025

D Democratic14

13 Yea 1

92% Yea

R Republican7

7 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

Amendments

Jun 11, 2025

Committee

COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

upper

Jun 11, 2025

Senate · Passed

Senate Vote: pass (20-0-1)

senate

May 27, 2025

Upper · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 7606A

upper

May 27, 2025

Upper · Passed

AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT

upper

Apr 23, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors