New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 1606: Provides that each fire district, department or company required to provide enhanced cancer disability benefits for volunteer fire fighters shall be entitled to reimbursement by the state
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 1606 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Provides that each fire district, department or company required to provide enhanced cancer disability benefits for volunteer fire fighters shall be entitled to reimbursement by the state. Primary sponsor: George Borrello (Republican/Conservative). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that each fire district, department or company required to provide enhanced cancer disability benefits for volunteer fire fighters pursuant to section two hundred five-cc of the general municipal law shall be entitled to reimbursement by the state for payments made in order to obtain the insurance coverage necessary to satisfy the requirements of section two hundred five-cc of the general municipal law.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican/Conservative 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Borrello | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 57 |
| Jake Ashby | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 43 |
| Peter Oberacker | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 51 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
- REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT