New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 4498: Removes the citizenship requirement for police officers and firefighters

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Plain-language summary

S 4498 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Removes the citizenship requirement for police officers and firefighters. Primary sponsor: Julia Salazar (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Julia Salazar (Democratic/Working Families).