Bill > A00448

This bill amends the New York public officers law to specifically authorize the city of Rochester to create a local law requiring police officers to be residents of Rochester during their employment. The legislation allows Rochester to implement a residency requirement for newly appointed police officers, but explicitly protects current police officers who were already employed at the time the local law is enacted by exempting them from the new residency mandate. By adding this provision to the public officers law, the bill provides a clear legal pathway for Rochester to establish a local residency requirement for its police force, which would override any existing conflicting regulations or statutes. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage, giving Rochester the ability to promptly draft and implement such a local law if city officials choose to do so.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A448