ESB 5068 — Concerning agencies, firefighters, prosecutors, and general or limited authority law enforcement, extending eligibility for employment to all United States citizens or persons legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.

What this bill does

Makes persons legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law eligible to apply for positions with law enforcement agencies, specified civil service employment, Department of Fish and Wildlife officer positions, and deputy prosecuting attorney positions.

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Floor votes

• House — Final Passage as Amended by the House · March 6, 2026
  62 yea · 33 nay · 3 not voting
• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 5, 2025
  49 yea · 0 nay
• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · January 21, 2026
  30 yea · 19 nay
• Senate — Final Passage as Amended by the House · March 9, 2026
  28 yea · 19 nay · 2 not voting

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