New York bill S07000 mandates the forfeiture of benefits for volunteer firefighters convicted of felonies against fire departments.

New York bill S07000 amends the general municipal law to require the forfeiture of benefits from service awards for volunteer firefighters convicted of felonies committed against volunteer fire departments, fire companies, fire districts, or fire protection districts. This includes those convicted of arson or other felonies as defined in the penal law. The bill specifies that such individuals are ineligible for benefits and must forfeit any rights to past or future benefits from service award programs. The changes take effect immediately upon enactment.

New York bill S07000 mandates the forfeiture of benefits for volunteer firefighters convicted of felonies against fire departments.

New York bill S07000 amends the general municipal law to require the forfeiture of benefits from service awards for volunteer firefighters convicted of felonies committed against volunteer fire departments, fire companies, fire districts, or fire protection districts. This includes those convicted of arson or other felonies as defined in the penal law. The bill specifies that such individuals are ineligible for benefits and must forfeit any rights to past or future benefits from service award programs. The changes take effect immediately upon enactment.