What's happening
This bill requires fire departments in New York City to obtain state approval before charging fees for responding to motor vehicle fires or accidents.
Why it matters
Limits City Authority Over Fees. By requiring state approval, New York City fire departments lose unilateral power to impose fees for responding to vehicle fires or accidents, potentially making fee implementation more consistent with statewide standards.
Potential Consumer Impact. Residents and drivers in NYC could be protected from unexpected or excessive charges for emergency fire response, as the state could scrutinize the necessity and fairness of such fees.
Increases State Oversight. The bill strengthens the role of the Office of Fire Prevention and Control, giving it new authority to review and regulate local fee proposals, which may improve accountability and transparency.
May Affect Fire Department Funding. If approval for new fees is denied or delayed, NYC fire departments might face budget constraints or need to seek alternative funding sources for emergency response costs.
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State Approval for FDNY Fees
Plain English, a few words. Used as the page title.
Sponsors
2 Multi-sponsors
History
- Referred to cities
- Referred to cities
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
State Oversight for Fire Fees
In Senate Committee · Finance · Sponsor Leroy Comrie
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STATE OF NEW YORK
4911
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
February 6, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. WEPRIN -- Multi-Sponsored by -- M. of A. COOK, MALLIOTAKIS -- read once and referred to the Committee on Cities
AN ACT to amend the executive law, in relation to fees charged by certain fire departments for motor vehicle fires and accidents
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The executive law is amended by adding a new section 159-d to read as follows:
§ 159-d. Approval for fees. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no fire department located in a city with a population of one million or more shall charge a fee for services provided in response to a motor vehicle fire or motor vehicle accident unless such fire department obtains approval from the office of fire prevention and control to charge such fee. Such approval shall be obtained by application to such office in a manner and form prescribed by such office.
§ 2. This act shall take effect on the sixtieth day after it shall have become a law. Effective immediately, the addition, amendment and/or repeal of any rule or regulation necessary for the implementation of this act on its effective date is authorized to be made on or before such date.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD00356-01-7
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