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S 6606

Designates the month of September as firefighter, police officer and emergency medical technician appreciation month

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Addabbo and 5 co-sponsors

Designates September as the statewide Firefighter, Police Officer and EMT Appreciation Month to recognize public safety personnel and guide observance, with fiscal review to follow.

REFERRED TO FINANCE
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Bill Summary · S 6606

Summary of Bill S 6606

Overview

Bill S 6606 proposes to designate September as a month recognizing the contributions of firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical technicians (EMTs). The bill is currently listed as REFERRED TO FINANCE, introduced on March 18, 2025.

Purpose and Intent

  • Create an official statewide designation: September would be designated as "firefighter, police officer and emergency medical technician appreciation month."
  • The designation serves as formal recognition of the service and sacrifices of these public safety professionals.

Key Provisions

  • Designation: September is proclaimed as appreciation month for firefighters, police officers, and EMTs.
  • Scope: Applies to recognized public safety personnel in the designated professions.
  • Observance: The bill would establish the framework for observance, recognition, and related activities as defined in the bill text. Specific programs or required actions would be determined by subsequent provisions or companion actions.
  • No explicit funding mandate: The text provided does not state a direct appropriation; however, the bill’s referral to Finance indicates a fiscal impact assessment would be prepared and reviewed.

Sponsors and Legislative History

  • Primary Sponsor: James Sanders Jr.
  • Cosponsors: Michelle Hinchey (also listed as cosponsor), Patrick M. Gallivan (cosponsor), Dan Stec (cosponsor), Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. (cosponsor), Pamela Helming (cosponsor).
  • Related Bills (prior sessions): S 783, S 1957, S 2173, S 1595, S 456, S 230, S 6871, S 3145, S 5258. These reflect prior consideration of a similar designation in earlier sessions.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical technicians statewide.
  • Public safety departments and agencies responsible for recognizing or promoting observance events.
  • Communities and organizations involved in commemorative activities or outreach during September.

Fiscal and Procedural Implications

  • Referred to Finance: The Finance committee will review potential costs and budgetary impact, if any, associated with establishing the observance.
  • Timing: As introduced in March 2025, the bill would advance through standard committee and floor processes, subject to fiscal review and legislative priorities.

Potential Impact and Considerations

  • Symbolic Recognition: Recognizes frontline public safety workers, potentially increasing public awareness and appreciation.
  • Community Engagement: May encourage events, proclamations, or outreach during September.
  • Budgetary Impact: Dependent on the bill’s text and any related program or event requirements; a fiscal note would clarify any costs.

Next Steps

  • If advanced by Finance, the bill would proceed to consideration by the full chamber (and potentially the other house, if applicable), followed by floor votes and, if passed, any required governor’s action.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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