New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 217: Creates a service learning program for students serving as active volunteer firefighters or volunteer ambulance workers
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 217 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Creates a service learning program for students serving as active volunteer firefighters or volunteer ambulance workers. Primary sponsor: Pam Helming (Republican/Conservative). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Creates a service learning program for students serving as active volunteer firefighters or volunteer ambulance workers; mandates certain features of such program.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican/Conservative 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pam Helming | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 54 |
| Peter Oberacker | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 51 |
| Steve Rhoads | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 5 |
| Jim Tedisco | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 44 |
“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 HIGHER EDUCATION
- REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION