New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 5418: Authorizes localities to waive citizenship requirements for certain police and firefighters in their jurisdictions

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

Plain-language summary

S 5418 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Authorizes localities to waive citizenship requirements for certain police and firefighters in their jurisdictions. Primary sponsor: Andrew Lanza (Republican/Conservative/Independence/Reform). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Andrew Lanza (Republican/Conservative/Independence/Reform).