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NY A01666
NY A01666Authorizes localities to remove citizenship requirements for 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 general municipal law, in relation to authorizing the removal of citizenship requirements from police and firefighters by local law
AI Summary
This bill authorizes localities in New York to remove citizenship requirements for police officers and firefighters in their jurisdictions. The general municipal law is amended to allow local governing bodies, such as cities, towns, villages, and police and fire districts, to eliminate citizenship as a qualification for these public safety positions through local laws, rules, or ordinances.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
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/A1666 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A01666&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A01666 |
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