New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8700: Relates to the administration of grants under the volunteer fire infrastructure and response equipment (V-FIRE) grant program
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 8700 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to the administration of grants under the volunteer fire infrastructure and response equipment (V-FIRE) grant program. Primary sponsor: Steve Rhoads (Republican/Conservative). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): PRINT NUMBER 8700A.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires grants under the volunteer fire infrastructure and response equipment (V-FIRE) grant program to be awarded equally among the regions of the state with eligible departments.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican/Conservative 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Rhoads | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 5 |
| Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 9 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- PRINT NUMBER 8700A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
- REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS