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NY S09387

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michelle Hinchey

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Amends the New York Public Officers Law by adding subdivision 77 to Section 3, creating an exception to standard residency requirements for public officers

  • 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

  • Introduced by Senator Hinchey on March 6, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Investigations and Government Operations

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Investigations and Government Operations3/6/2026

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