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S 6832

Relates to participation in World Trade Center rescue, recovery and cleanup operations by members of the organized militia

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Addabbo and 17 co-sponsors

Allows organized militia members to take part in WTC rescue, recovery and cleanup efforts, shaping protections, pay and safety rules during major emergency response.

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Bill Summary · S 6832

Summary: S 6832 — Relates to participation in World Trade Center rescue, recovery and cleanup operations by members of the organized militia

This summary presents what is publicly known about the bill S 6832, focusing on its purpose, potential impact, who it would affect, and its legislative journey. The exact text of the bill is not provided here, so the provisions below reflect the bill’s title, stated intent, and the actions taken to date.

Overview and purpose

  • Title: Relates to participation in World Trade Center rescue, recovery and cleanup operations by members of the organized militia.
  • Intent (as indicated by the title): The bill concerns participation by members of the organized militia in rescue, recovery, and cleanup operations related to the World Trade Center (WTC). The precise scope, duties, standards, and protections would be defined in the bill’s text.

Key provisions (as inferred from the title and context)

  • The bill would address participation of organized militia members in WTC-related rescue, recovery, and cleanup activities.
  • The measure is categorized under labor-related matters in the legislative process, suggesting a potential focus on employment/labor considerations, safety procedures, compensation, or coordination with labor/emergency response frameworks. The exact statutory language (eligibility, duties, oversight, liability, and funding) is not provided here.
  • Related or companion measures exist (S 6602 from a prior session; A 5087 is listed as a companion); these may reflect parallel approaches in the Senate and Assembly or prior drafts of similar ideas.

Affected parties

  • Members of the organized militia (as defined by state law) who may participate in WTC rescue, recovery, and cleanup operations.
  • Agencies involved in labor, emergency management, and public safety (given the bill’s referral to the Labor Committee and its delivery between chambers).
  • Employers or employers’ associations who employ organized militia members, if labor-related protections, compensation, or leave considerations are addressed.
  • The general public could be indirectly affected through any changes to emergency response coordination or liability frameworks.

Legislative history and status

  • Introduced: March 25, 2025.
  • Sponsors: Lea Webb (primary); additional cosponsors include Luis R. Sepúlveda, Robert Jackson, Patrick M. Gallivan, Monica Martinez, Robert Rolison, Alexis Weik, Jake Ashby, Steve Rhoads, Pamela Helming.
  • Initial committee action: Referred to Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs (March 25, 2025).
  • Subsequent actions:
    • Committee discharged and committed to Rules (June 9, 2025).
    • Ordered to Third Reading (Cal. 1636) (June 9, 2025).
    • Passed the Senate (June 10, 2025) — listed twice, reflecting multiple readings or roll calls.
    • Delivered to Assembly (June 10, 2025) — listed twice.
    • Referred to Assembly Committee (Labor) (June 10, 2025) — noted as the current status in the Assembly flow.
  • Related bills: S 6602 (prior-session) and A 5087 (companion). These could reflect related proposals or alternatives in another chamber or session.

Potential impact and considerations

  • Employment and labor implications: If the bill includes labor-related provisions, it could address employment status, benefits, compensation, or protections for militia members while engaged in WTC-related operations.
  • Emergency management coordination: The bill may affect how militia resources are integrated with state emergency response plans for major disaster responses at the WTC or similar operations.
  • Liability and safety: Any authorization to participate in hazardous rescue/cleanup work typically prompts questions about liability, workers’ safety protections, training requirements, and eligibility criteria.
  • Financial implications: Depending on provisions, there could be funding implications for compensation, hazard pay, training, or mobilization costs.

Next steps and timeline

  • To understand the full scope, read the bill text and committee reports once available.
  • If advanced, the bill would move through the Assembly committees (likely including Labor) and, if passed, proceed to a full Assembly vote and potential conference committee considerations before final enactment.

Note: This summary is based on the bill’s title, status updates, and sponsor information. The precise provisions, definitions, and protections would be detailed in the enacted text of S 6832.

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

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