Bill > S07270

This bill amends the public officers law to create a specific exception to the standard residency requirements for the commissioner of health and public health director in Putnam County. Currently, public officials are typically required to live in the specific county where they serve, but this legislation would allow these two health leadership positions to reside either in Putnam County or in an adjoining county within New York State. The bill maintains the general principle that public officials should live near the area they serve, while providing flexibility for Putnam County's health leadership recruitment. Importantly, the bill specifies that this exception applies only to Putnam County, and that officials in other counties would still need to adhere to traditional residency requirements unless otherwise specified by law. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage, which means the new residency allowance can be implemented right away.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7270