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NY S04817
NY S04817Removes residency requirements for persons holding the office of assistant district attorney for the county of Franklin; provides that a person holding such office may reside in Franklin county or an adjoining county within the state.
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Introduced
02/13/2025
02/13/2025
In Committee
02/13/2025
02/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the public officers law, in relation to removing residency requirements for Franklin county assistant district attorneys
AI Summary
This bill modifies the public officers law to remove residency restrictions specifically for assistant district attorneys in Franklin County, New York. Currently, public officials are typically required to reside in the county where they work, but this legislation would allow assistant district attorneys in Franklin County to live either in Franklin County or in an adjoining county within New York State. The bill includes an important exception: this residential flexibility does not apply to first assistant district attorneys or chief assistant district attorneys, who must still maintain residency in the county due to their potential need to assume the district attorney's duties in an emergency. By providing this geographic flexibility, the bill aims to expand the potential pool of qualified candidates for assistant district attorney positions in Franklin County, potentially making it easier to recruit and retain legal talent in what may be a rural or less populous area.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
SUBSTITUTED BY A5973 (on 06/11/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4817 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S04817&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S04817 |
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