Removes citizenship requirement for police officers and firefighters in New York, allowing those legally authorized to work in the U.S. to qualify.

New York S04498 amends the general municipal law and the public officers law to remove the citizenship requirement for police officers and firefighters. It extends eligibility to those legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. This change allows local governing bodies to set their own qualifications for these positions, removing citizenship as a mandatory criterion.

Removes citizenship requirement for police officers and firefighters in New York, allowing those legally authorized to work in the U.S. to qualify.

New York S04498 amends the general municipal law and the public officers law to remove the citizenship requirement for police officers and firefighters. It extends eligibility to those legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. This change allows local governing bodies to set their own qualifications for these positions, removing citizenship as a mandatory criterion.