Proposed H.B. No. 5104
Session Year 2025

AN ACT CONCERNING EMPLOYMENT OF LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENTS AS POLICE OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS.

To permit individuals who are classified as lawful permanent residents of the United States under federal law to be employed as police officers and firefighters.

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