Relates to removing citizenship as a qualification for holding public office

This bill removes citizenship as a requirement for holding most state public offices in New York. It specifically deletes the phrase "a citizen of the United States" from the qualifications listed in the public officers law, meaning non-citizens who meet other requirements (like residency and age) could potentially serve. The change applies broadly, except where other laws specifically require citizenship for certain roles. All other existing qualifications - such as age, residency, and criminal record checks - remain in effect.