Bill > A08180

This bill repeals specific provisions in the New York Public Officers Law that previously provided exemptions for Yates County assistant district attorneys and assistant public defenders from the requirement to live in Yates County. Before this bill, these legal professionals were allowed to reside outside the county despite typical local government residency requirements. By removing subdivisions 38 and 38-a from section 3 of the public officers law, the bill eliminates these special exemptions, which means that moving forward, assistant district attorneys and assistant public defenders in Yates County will now be required to live within the county's boundaries, like most other local government employees. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage, meaning the new residency requirement will be implemented right away. This change aims to ensure that these legal professionals are more closely connected to and engaged with the local community they serve.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8180