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NY S04589
NY S04589Authorizes localities to waive citizenship requirements for certain police and firefighters in their jurisdictions.
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Introduced
02/05/2021
02/05/2021
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 localities in New York to waive citizenship requirements for police officers and firefighters who have received an honorable or general discharge from the U.S. military or its reserves, the Army National Guard, Air National Guard, New York Guard, or New York Naval Militia. This allows localities to recruit and employ non-citizens for these public safety positions if they have prior military service, providing more flexibility in staffing police and fire departments.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS (on 01/05/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S4589 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S04589&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S04589 |
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