New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 3 R · 2 D cosponsors

S 1566 — Establishes "Volunteer Fire Company Assistance Program" in DCA to support operations and sustainability of volunteer fire companies; appropriates $10 million.

Last action — REF SBA

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed General Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    2 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

Establishes a grant program to support volunteer fire companies with $10 million in funding.

The bill creates the Volunteer Fire Company Assistance Program, aimed at funding volunteer fire companies' operations and equipment purchases. It allocates $10 million for grants to enhance their sustainability and requires annual reporting on expenditures and impacts.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This program may enhance the resources and support available to volunteers working in fire companies.

Summary

Volunteer Fire Company Assistance Program-estab to support operations;$10M

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html December 31, 2025

Action History

  1. REF SBA

  2. REP 2RS

  3. INT 1RS REF SCU

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 114 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (114)

114 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 1566 do?
Volunteer Fire Company Assistance Program-estab to support operations;$10M
Who sponsors S 1566?
S 1566 is sponsored by Schepisi, Holly T., Amato Jr., Carmen F. (Republican), Singer, Robert W. (Republican), McKnight, Angela V. (Democrat), Tiver, Latham (Republican), and Singleton, Troy (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 1566?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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