Senate bill · S10118 (2025-26)

Authorizes the town attorney of the town of Islip to be a nonresident of such town

New York State Senate

Same as A11113, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Latest action Jun 3, 2026

Sponsor: Dean Murray (State Senator, District 3, Republican/Conservative)

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Summary

Authorizes the town attorney of the town of Islip, in the county of Suffolk, to be a nonresident of such town.

Summary from NY Open Legislation. How we handle summaries

Amends the Town Law.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

Section 1 amends section 23 of the town law by adding a new subdivision 38 to provide that, notwithstanding existing provisions, the person performing the function of town attorney in the Town of Islip need not be an elector of the town. Section 2 amends section 3 of the public officers law by adding a new subdivision 77 to provide that residency within the Town of Islip shall not be required for the office of town attorney, so long as the individ- ual resides within Suffolk County. Section 3 provides that the act shall take effect immediately.

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Where it stands

Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

Committee

Local Government · New York State Senate

Also referred to Local Governments · New York State Assembly.

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The sponsor's argument

Why Dean Murray says this is needed

The Town of Islip is one of the largest municipalities in New York State, with a population of approximately 339,000 residents and an annu- al budget approaching $300 million. The size, complexity, and scope of operations of the Town demand the highest level of legal expertise and professional experience in the position of town attorney. This legislation ensures that the people of the Town of Islip have access to the most qualified and capable legal counsel available. By allowing the Town to conduct a countywide search across Suffolk County, which has a population of over 1.5 million people, the Town Board will be better positioned to identify and appoint the most highly qualified individual to serve as town attorney. There is long-standing precedent for this approach. Many towns through- out New York State are permitted to appoint attorneys from outside their immediate municipal boundaries in order to secure the best legal repre- sentation. This bill aligns the Town of Islip with that precedent and modernizes its ability to recruit top legal talent. Ultimately, this legislation is about good governance. It provides the flexibility necessary to ensure that legal decisions impacting taxpay- ers, infrastructure, public safety, and municipal operations are guided by the most experienced and capable professionals available.

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Recorded votes

Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateJun 3, 2026Result: passed
(56) (5) (0) (2)
Vote: Committee vote · Rules
Senate RulesMay 28, 2026Result: passed
(21) (0) (0) (0)

Full history

Jun 3, 2026
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
Jun 3, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
Jun 3, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
NY Assembly
May 28, 2026
In committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
NY Senate
May 28, 2026
Ordered to Third Reading CAL.1430
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1430
NY Senate

Show full history (2 earlier events)

Apr 30, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
NY Senate
Apr 24, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
NY Assembly

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