S 9020 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Expands geographical boundaries for residency requirements of correction officers employed by the counties of Rockland and Orange

This bill expands residency requirements for correction officers working at local correction facilities in New York. It allows officers to live in counties within neighboring states if those counties are contiguous to their workplace and within 45 miles (measured by nearest boundary lines). Previously, officers typically needed to reside in the same county or a directly adjacent New York county. The change directly affects correction officers employed by sheriff's departments or local correction facilities across New York State. It removes geographic barriers for hiring and retention, particularly in border communities.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

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Introduced Jan 22, 2026 Last action Apr 1, 2026

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S9020B → S9020C · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to expand residency exemptions for correction officers in Rockland and Orange counties. The scope was broadened to include all correction ranks (from recruits to wardens) rather than just uniformed members, and the geographic criteria were simplified by removing the 45-mile distance requirement and adding a specific start date for eligibility.

Scope change

The bill now applies to all correction ranks (recruits through wardens) in Rockland and Orange counties, whereas it previously only covered uniformed members. It also extends the exemption to officers hired after April 4, 2026, who live within 45 miles of the counties.

SCOPE

Expanded the list of eligible positions from 'uniformed members' to include all specific ranks such as correction recruit, corporal, sergeant, lieutenant, captain, colonel, chief of corrections, assistant warden, and warden.

REQUIREMENT

Removed the requirement that the officer's residence must be less than 45 miles from the county boundary; instead, the new rule applies to anyone residing within 45 miles of the counties.

TIMELINE

Added a new provision allowing individuals holding these offices as of April 4, 2026, to qualify for the residency exemption if they live within 45 miles of the counties.

DEFINITION

Simplified the definition of eligible personnel by removing the specific list of contiguous counties and replacing it with a general distance-based rule.

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Amendments

Mar 25, 2026

Upper · Passed

AMENDED ON THIRD READING (T) 9020C

upper

Mar 24, 2026

Upper · Passed

AMENDED ON THIRD READING (T) 9020B

upper

Mar 3, 2026

Upper · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 9020A

upper

Mar 3, 2026

Upper · Passed

AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

upper

Jan 22, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

upper

1 primary · 3 co-sponsors