New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8648: Relates to training stipends paid by the office of fire prevention and control to volunteer firefighters
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 8648 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to training stipends paid by the office of fire prevention and control to volunteer firefighters. Primary sponsor: Jake Ashby (Republican/Conservative). 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.
Requires the office of fire prevention and control to pay training stipends in specific amounts to volunteer firefighters for completion of certain firefighter trainings; provides that if a volunteer fire company pays training stipends to volunteer firefighters in an amount below what is otherwise required to be paid by OFPC, OFPC shall pay the remaining amount.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Ashby | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 43 |
“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