Senate bill · S9351 (2025-26)

Exempts the village of Williamsville fire department from the requirement that the percentage of non-resident fire department members not exceed forty-five…

New York State Senate

Same as A10201, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Latest action Oct 23, 2026

Passed as A10201, the matching Assembly bill.

Sponsor: Jeremy Zellner (State Senator, District 61, Democratic)

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Exempts the village of Williamsville fire department from the requirement that the percentage of non-resident fire department members not exceed forty-five percent of its membership

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Summary

Exempts the village of Williamsville fire department, located in the village of Williamsville, county of Erie, from the requirement that the percentage of non-resident fire department members not exceed forty-five percent of its membership.

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Amends the Village Law.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

The purpose of this legislation is to exempt the village of Williams- ville fire department from the requirement that the percentage of non- resident fire department members not exceed 45% of the membership.

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Where it stands

Signed into law.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

Committee

Local Government · New York State Senate

Also referred to Local Governments · New York State Assembly.

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The sponsor's argument

Why Jeremy Zellner says this is needed

A fire department requires a certain amount of its members be residents to ensure it can respond to emergencies safely and efficiently. Individ- uals who are otherwise competent and willing to serve the Village of Williamsville should not be barred from serving as a member of its fire department simply because they live outside or have relocated outside of the village. This legislation will best allow the village of Williams- ville fire department to fill its ranks, and ensure it is able to continue to provide comprehensive emergency protection to the village.

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Recorded votes

Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateApr 27, 2026Result: passedSenate vote on A10201, the matching Assembly bill.
(60) (0) (0) (3)
Vote: Committee vote · Local Government
Senate Local GovernmentMar 31, 2026Result: passed
(6) (0) (0) (1)

Full history

Oct 23, 2026
Signed
SIGNED CHAP.322
NY Assembly
Oct 16, 2026
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
NY Assembly
Apr 27, 2026
3RD Reading CAL.669
3RD READING CAL.669
NY Senate
Apr 27, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
Apr 27, 2026
Substituted
SUBSTITUTED FOR S9351
NY Senate

Show full history (9 earlier events)

Apr 7, 2026
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
Apr 1, 2026
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
Mar 31, 2026
1ST Report CAL.669
1ST REPORT CAL.669
NY Senate
Mar 4, 2026
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO SENATE
NY Assembly
Mar 4, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
Mar 4, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
NY Senate
Feb 26, 2026
Advanced to Third Reading CAL.282
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING CAL.282
NY Assembly
Feb 25, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED
NY Assembly
Feb 12, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
NY Assembly

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