Bill > S07801

This bill amends the New York Public Officers Law to create a specific exception to the standard residency requirements for the Putnam County Attorney position. Currently, public officials are typically required to reside within the political subdivision where they serve, but this legislation would allow a person to serve as Putnam County Attorney even if they do not live directly in Putnam County, provided they reside in an adjacent county within New York State. The bill specifically allows an attorney who is licensed to practice in New York's courts of record to hold the Putnam County Attorney position while living in a neighboring county. This exception is narrowly tailored to apply only to the Putnam County Attorney role, with the law maintaining that other county officials must still reside within their respective counties unless specifically exempted by other legal provisions. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage, creating an immediate change to the residency requirements for this specific county attorney position.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7801