S2326Introduced in the Senate
Requires that before any fire fighter or police officer is eligible to receive benefits for illness or injury sustained off duty, they prove they had reasonable grounds to believe that an emergency existed that required immediate need of their assistance.
Introduced by Peter Appollonio, District 29
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
TOWNS AND CITIES -- RELIEF OF INJURED AND DECEASED FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS - Requires that before any fire fighter or police officer is eligible to receive benefits for illness or injury sustained off duty, they prove they had reasonable grounds to believe that an emergency existed that required immediate need of their assistance.
Where it stands
Signed by Governor
June 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Passage In Concurrence · June 4, 2026
63
Yes
0
No
12
Absent or Not Voting
75 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Edith Ajello | 1 | Yes |
| Christopher Blazejewski | 2 | Yes |
| Nathan Biah | 3 | Yes |
| Rebecca Kislak | 4 | Yes |
| Anthony DeSimone | 5 | Yes |
| Raymond Hull | 6 | Yes |
| David Morales | 7 | Not Voting |
| John Lombardi | 8 | Yes |
| Enrique Sanchez | 9 | Not Voting |
| Scott Slater | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Scheduled for consideration (05/06/2026)
Committee recommends passage
Placed on Senate Calendar (05/26/2026)
Senate read and passed
Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/04/2026)
House passed in concurrence
Transmitted to Governor
Signed by Governor
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