New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 1173: Relates to authorizing the city of Buffalo to adopt a local law requiring police officers in such city to be residents of Buffalo

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

Plain-language summary

A 1173 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to authorizing the city of Buffalo to adopt a local law requiring police officers in such city to be residents of Buffalo. Primary sponsor: Crystal Peoples-Stokes (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Crystal Peoples-Stokes (Democratic).