New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 7639: Permits political subdivisions and municipal corporations of the state to set the residency requirements for certain positions
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 7639 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on April 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Permits political subdivisions and municipal corporations of the state to set the residency requirements for certain positions. Primary sponsor: Robert Jackson (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Permits political subdivisions and municipal corporations of the state to set the residency requirements for public officer positions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 31 |
| Chris Ryan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 50 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
- REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS