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NY A07248

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Monique Chandler-Waterman

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes cities, towns, villages, police districts, and fire districts in New York State to remove citizenship requirements for police officers and firefighters
  • Local governing bodies may enact removal of citizenship requirements through local law, rule, or ordinance
  • Overrides any conflicting general, special, or local laws or administrative codes currently requiring citizenship
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Authorizes localities to remove citizenship requirements for police and firefighters in their jurisdictions.

Last Action

referred to governmental operations

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Governmental Operations3/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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