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NY A01661
NY A01661Authorizes localities to waive citizenship requirements for certain police and firefighters in their jurisdictions.
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Introduced
01/11/2021
01/11/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the public officers law, in relation to authorizing the waiver of citizenship requirements for certain police and firefighters
AI Summary
This bill authorizes local governing bodies in New York, such as cities, counties, towns, villages, and police and fire districts, to waive citizenship requirements for the qualification of police officers and/or firefighters. The waiver is available to candidates who have received an honorable or general discharge from the United States military, including the army, navy, air force, marines, coast guard, reserves, army national guard, air national guard, New York guard, or New York naval militia.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
enacting clause stricken (on 04/05/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A1661 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A01661&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A01661 |
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