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- Referred to local government
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Provides coverage for certain physical fitness programs to volunteer firefighters
In Assembly Committee · Local Governments · Sponsor William Magnarelli
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S3908
Title of bill
An act to amend the volunteer firefighters' benefit law, in relation to physical fitness programs
Purpose
To extend the volunteer firefighters' benefit law to cover volunteer firefighters who participate in physical fitness programs.
Summary of provisions
Section one amends the volunteer firefighters' benefit law to provide a benefit to volunteer firefighters who participate in a physical fitness program established by a fire department or fire company at a firehouse or other location approved by the fire department or fire company for the purpose of maintaining their physical ability to perform their assigned duties.
Section two provides for an immediate effective date.
Justification
Under current law, volunteer firefighters are covered under the VFBL if they participate in a physical fitness class or group session. Since this law was written, gyms that provide treadmills and other aerobic exercise devices and weight machines have changed the way that most Americans achieve physical fitness. Many firehouses have also gotten into the act by installing their own exercise facilities. This bill will allow volunteer firefighters who avail themselves of these facilities - whether they be in a gym or a firehouse - to be covered under the VFBL. By promoting a healthier lifestyle, the bill will reduce the frequency of injuries and heart attacks that volunteer firefighters suffer while performing their assigned duties.
Legislative history
2012 S. 6532a Local Government Committee/A. 9443a Ways and Means
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediate.
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