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NY A08212

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Stacey Pheffer Amato

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows local legislative bodies (political subdivisions and municipal corporations) to set or waive residency requirements for public officers through local law, ordinance, or resolution

  • Overrides existing state general, special, or local laws, charters, codes, ordinances, resolutions, rules, or regulations that mandate residency within the jurisdiction where officials serve

  • Gives municipalities flexibility to hire or appoint individuals who do not reside within their boundaries for positions that currently require local residency

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Governmental Operations5/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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