Bill

A 4001

Ensures paid employees of the New York state division of military and naval affairs which perform fire response or fire rescue duties are eligible for equal benefits as other paid firefighters

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Angelo Santabarbara and 1 co-sponsor

Extends benefits parity to paid DMNA firefighters who respond to fires, aligning their benefits with those of other paid firefighters during fire response and rescue duties.

REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

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Bill Summary · A 4001

Summary of New York Assembly Bill A 4001

Overview

Bill Number: A 4001
Title: Ensures paid employees of the New York state division of military and naval affairs which perform fire response or fire rescue duties are eligible for equal benefits as other paid firefighters
Primary aim: Align benefits for paid Division of Military and Naval Affairs (DMNA) firefighting personnel with the benefits available to other paid firefighters in New York State.

Key Provisions

Extends eligibility for benefits to DMNA employees who are paid and who perform fire response or fire rescue duties.
Triggers parity with the benefits afforded to other paid firefighters under existing state law and programs (i.e., benefits such as those commonly available to municipal/state firefighters).
Applies specifically during periods in which DMNA personnel are performing fire response or fire rescue duties.

Affected Parties

Paid employees of the New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs who perform fire response or fire rescue duties.
The broader group of “paid firefighters” whose benefits are being used as the comparison standard (i.e., to establish parity with those benefits).

Procedural Status and Timeline

Introduced: January 30, 2025
Current status: REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
Legislative actions recorded:
- 2025-01-30: REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
- 2025-01-30: REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
Companion bill: S 6204 (companion in the Senate)

Related and Companion Legislation

Companion: S 6204 (listed twice as related in the provided information)

Potential Impact and Considerations

Policy impact: Creates parity in benefits between DMNA firefighting personnel and other paid firefighters, potentially improving recruitment, retention, and morale among DMNA staff who serve in firefighting roles.
Financial/operational considerations: The bill may have fiscal implications related to extending benefits; exact cost impacts would depend on the specific benefits covered and existing benefit structures referenced by the bill.
Implementation: If enacted, agencies and human resources offices would align DMNA firefighting personnel benefits with the standard benefits framework for paid firefighters, including during active fire response or rescue duties.

Note: The available information does not detail the specific benefits at issue or the precise administrative steps for implementation. The described provisions are based on the bill’s stated purpose to achieve equal benefits with other paid firefighters.

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