Asking Albany · Res 0185-2026
Remove the citizenship requirement for police officers and firefighters, extending eligibility to persons legally authorized to work in the United States
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Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, legislation that would remove the citizenship requirement for police officers and firefighters, extending eligibility to persons legally authorized to work in the United States
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New York City Council
This is a request, not a law. The City Council is asking the New York State Legislature and the Governor to act, because the subject is outside the city's authority. Passing it commits the city to a position; it does not change the rule.
Summary
Remove the citizenship requirement for police officers and firefighters, extending eligibility to persons legally authorized to work in the United States.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Adopted
Committee
Committee on Immigration
Cosponsors
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic1
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Full history
- Feb 12, 2026
Introduced
This Resolution was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Feb 12, 2026
Referred to committee
This Resolution was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Immigration
NYC Council