Assembly bill · A7248 (2025-26)
Authorizes localities to remove citizenship requirements for police and firefighters in their jurisdictions
New York State Assembly
Sponsor: Monique Chandler-Waterman (Assembly Member, District 58, Democratic)
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Summary
Authorizes localities to remove citizenship requirements for police and firefighters in their jurisdictions.
Summary from NY Open Legislation. How we handle summaries
Amends the General Municipal Law.
Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Governmental Operations · New York State Assembly
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Full history
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
NY Assembly
- Mar 21, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
NY Assembly
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