New York S06196 amends residency requirements for police officers, stipulating that no person can be a paid member of any police force unless they.

New York S06196 amends the public officers law to change residency requirements for police officers. Effective January 1, 2026, no person can be appointed as a paid member of any police force unless they reside in the political subdivision or municipal corporation of the state for one year prior to being appointed and continue to reside therein. This applies to all police forces, except those in cities with a population of one million or more, which will be subject to this requirement starting January 1, 2027.

New York S06196 amends residency requirements for police officers, stipulating that no person can be a paid member of any police force unless they.

New York S06196 amends the public officers law to change residency requirements for police officers. Effective January 1, 2026, no person can be appointed as a paid member of any police force unless they reside in the political subdivision or municipal corporation of the state for one year prior to being appointed and continue to reside therein. This applies to all police forces, except those in cities with a population of one million or more, which will be subject to this requirement starting January 1, 2027.