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S04498Introduced in the Senate

Removes the citizenship requirement for police officers and firefighters; extends eligibility to those legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.

IntroducedSenate Local Government

Introduced by Julia Salazar, District 18

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Official description

Removes the citizenship requirement for police officers and firefighters; extends eligibility to those legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.

Where it stands

REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT

January 7, 2026

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Bill history

  1. REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT

  2. REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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