Waives the residency requirement for certain county attorney positions within Essex county

This bill modifies New York State law to allow individuals who live in counties bordering Essex County to serve as assistant public defenders in Essex County, even if they do not reside within Essex itself. The change specifically applies to assistant public defender roles but excludes the position of first assistant public defender, which still requires residency in Essex. By removing the strict local residency rule for these specific legal positions, the legislation aims to expand the pool of eligible candidates for these offices. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.