New York 2025 Session Status: Passed Assembly

A11321 — Removes residency requirements for Washington county deputy county attorneys

Last action — Passed Senate

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the Assembly. Introduced May 11, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Passed Assembly

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

Removes residency requirements for deputy county attorneys in Washington county.

This bill allows Washington county deputy county attorneys to reside in Washington county or any adjoining county in New York. This change aims to increase flexibility in hiring for these legal positions.

Summary

Removes residency requirements for Washington county deputy county attorneys, provided that they live in Washington county or an adjoining county within the state of New York.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY

  2. PASSED SENATE

  3. 3RD READING CAL.1135

  4. SUBSTITUTED FOR S10162

  5. REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

  6. DELIVERED TO SENATE

  7. PASSED ASSEMBLY

  8. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.164

  9. RULES REPORT CAL.164

  10. REPORTED

  11. REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

  12. REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does A11321 do?
Removes residency requirements for Washington county deputy county attorneys, provided that they live in Washington county or an adjoining county within the state of New York.
Who sponsors A11321?
A11321 is sponsored by Matthew Simpson.
What is the current status of A11321?
This bill has passed the Assembly. Introduced May 11, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track A11321?
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