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

This bill (S 5418) allows New York cities, counties, towns, and fire/police districts to waive citizenship requirements for police and firefighter candidates who provide proof of an honorable military discharge from U.S. or New York military service (including National Guard or Naval Militia). It directly affects non-citizen applicants with military service history who would otherwise be ineligible due to citizenship rules. The key provision amends state law to permit local governing bodies to exempt these candidates from citizenship requirements if they submit verified military discharge documentation. This creates a pathway for qualified military veterans to serve in local emergency services roles without U.S. citizenship.