New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 6204: Ensures paid employees of the New York state division of military and naval affairs which perform fire response or fire rescue duties are eligible for equal benefits as other paid firefighters
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 6204 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on March 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Ensures paid employees of the New York state division of military and naval affairs which perform fire response or fire rescue duties are eligible for equal benefits as other paid firefighters. Primary sponsor: James Skoufis (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Clarifies the definition of a paid firefighter to include firefighters employed by the division of military and naval affairs for the purpose of receiving certain benefits as other firefighters.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Skoufis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| Chris Ryan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 50 |
“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 CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS
- REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS