Bill
A 8008
Overview: Bill Number: A 8008, Title: Requires the forfeiture of benefits to be paid pursuant to a service awards program to volunteer firefighters who have been convicted of certa
Overview: Bill Number: A 8008, Title: Requires the forfeiture of benefits to be paid pursuant to a service awards program to volunteer firefighters who have been convicted of certain crimes, Status: REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, Introduced: April 21, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to withhold service award program benefits from volunteer firefighters who have been convicted of certain crimes. The intent is to hold these individuals accountable and prevent them from receiving public funds after engaging in unethical or illegal behavior.
Key Provisions:
- Requires the forfeiture of service award program benefits for volunteer firefighters convicted of a felony or certain misdemeanors
- Specifies the types of crimes that would trigger the forfeiture, including arson, fraud, and abuse of official position
- Provides a process for the local government to determine if the conviction warrants forfeiture of benefits
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Volunteer firefighters enrolled in service award programs would be impacted if they are convicted of the specified crimes
- Local governments that administer the service award programs would be responsible for enforcing the forfeiture provisions
- Taxpayers may see cost savings if benefits are withheld from convicted firefighters
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been referred to the Local Governments committee for further consideration. If passed, the new forfeiture requirements would take effect immediately and apply to any future convictions of volunteer firefighters.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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