New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 8511: Relates to background checks for volunteer and paid firefighters

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO CODES

Plain-language summary

S 8511 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on September 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to background checks for volunteer and paid firefighters. Primary sponsor: Pam Helming (Republican/Conservative). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CODES.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Pam Helming (Republican/Conservative). 3 co-sponsors.