New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York S 4498
Removes the citizenship requirement for police officers and firefighters
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Julia Salazar (Democratic/Working Families)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Removes the citizenship requirement for police officers and firefighters; extends eligibility to those legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT - Feb 6, 2025 · Senate
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT