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NY S09387
Bill
Status
3/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Michelle Hinchey
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AI Summary
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Allows assistant district attorneys in Ulster County, New York to reside in Ulster County or any adjoining county within the state, removing the current requirement to live within Ulster County
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Amends the New York Public Officers Law by adding subdivision 77 to Section 3, creating an exception to standard residency requirements for public officers
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Excludes first assistant district attorneys and chief assistant district attorneys from this residency flexibility, as these positions may assume the district attorney's duties during absences
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Introduced by Senator Hinchey on March 6, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Investigations and Government Operations
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Removes residency requirements for persons holding the office of assistant district attorney for the county of Ulster; provides that a person holding such office may reside in Ulster county or an adjoining county within the state.
Last Action
REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
3/6/2026