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A05253Introduced in the Assembly

Establishes the "Vets to Vollies" program which encourages veterans or discharged military personnel to join their local fire department and emergency medical service agency.

IntroducedAssembly Veterans' Affairs

Introduced by Michael Durso, District 9

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Establishes the "Vets to Vollies" program which encourages veterans or discharged military personnel to join their local fire department and emergency medical service agency.

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referred to veterans' affairs

January 7, 2026

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Bill history

  1. referred to veterans' affairs

  2. amend and recommit to veterans' affairs

  3. print number 5253a

  4. referred to veterans' affairs

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