New YorkA 40252025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

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

Sponsored By: Matthew Simpson (Republican)

Became Law

GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONSRULES

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Looser residency, first assistant public defender excluded

The law lets Warren County appoint assistant district attorneys, assistant public defenders, and assistant county attorneys who live outside the county. They can live in any New York county that borders Warren County. The first assistant public defender is excluded and must live in Warren County. This change only applies to Warren County; other counties keep their own residency rules unless state law says otherwise. The law takes effect immediately.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Matthew Simpson
Republican • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 57 • No: 2

House vote • 6/11/2025

FLOOR Vote