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NY A08212
Bill
Status
5/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Stacey Pheffer Amato
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AI Summary
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Allows local legislative bodies (political subdivisions and municipal corporations) to set or waive residency requirements for public officers through local law, ordinance, or resolution
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Overrides existing state general, special, or local laws, charters, codes, ordinances, resolutions, rules, or regulations that mandate residency within the jurisdiction where officials serve
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Gives municipalities flexibility to hire or appoint individuals who do not reside within their boundaries for positions that currently require local residency
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Takes effect 90 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Permits political subdivisions and municipal corporations of the state to set the residency requirements for public officer positions.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
1/7/2026