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History
- Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 60–0
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.718
- Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
- Returned to senate
- Died in assembly
- Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 60–0
Show 4 earlier actions
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.651
- Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
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Authorizes certain organizations in N.Y. city to be known as "fire patrols" under the not-for-profit corporation law
In Assembly Committee · Rules · Sponsor Michael Cusick
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S2544
Title of bill
An act to amend the not-for-profit corporation law and the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to the operation of fire patrols; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
Purpose or general idea of bill
Authorizes certain organizations to be known as "fire patrols" under the not-for-profit corporation law operating in the county of Richmond.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1. A new section, § 1413 is added to the not-for-profit corporation law.
Section 2. § 101 of the vehicle and traffic law is amended.
Section 3. § 115-a of the vehicle and traffic law is amended.
Section 4. Effective date.
Justification
Fire patrols operated throughout New York and the nation as parts of boards of fire underwriters. With the dissolution of the New York Board of Fire Underwriters in 2010, the New York Fire Patrol, which suspended operations in 2006, ceased to exist. However, a private, non-profit fire patrol still operates in the county of Richmond, Staten Island. This Fire Patrol assists fire departments, other public safety agencies and property owners with property protection against impacts from fire, smoke and water damage. While executing these duties, Fire Patrol responders do not travel in personal vehicles while assisting in such emergencies. Furthermore, all who belong to this private, non-profit fire patrol must take a mandatory emergency driving course as set forth in the bill. This bill also provides that a fire patrol operating in Richmond County may offer educational programs or other non-response activities. Thus the bill restores several of the powers once enjoyed by the former fire patrols.
Prior legislative history
2014: A.5253-B/S.3981-B: Died in Assembly Rules/Passed Senate; 2012: A.8117-D/ S.5573-D - Died in Rules/Passed Senate; 2011: A.8117/S.5573 Referred to Corporations, Authorities and Commissions/Passed Senate.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately and shall expire and be deemed repealed 5 years after such date.
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