A 2663 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to the age limitation for judges

Summary

Provides that a judge of a city court outside the city of New York may only serve until the last day of December next after such person shall be seventy-six years of age; makes exceptions for judges already elected or appointed to office.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jan 21, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026

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A2663 → A2663A · 4 edits

MODERATE

This bill amends the age limit for judges in New York State. The main change removes the special age limit of 76 years for city court judges outside New York City, while keeping the 70-year limit for other judges. This change affects how long judges can serve in different court positions.

Scope change

The bill now applies different age limits based on court type: 70 years for most judges, 76 years for city court judges outside New York City, and 76 years for other judges with existing protections.

ELIGIBILITY

Changed the age limit for most judges from 76 years to 70 years

Added a new provision allowing city court judges outside New York City to serve until age 76

Added city court judges outside New York City as a new category of judges covered by the law

REQUIREMENT

Added a new section (Section 23.2) specifically addressing city court judges outside New York City

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Committee

Amendments

Jan 7, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

lower

Apr 3, 2025

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 2663A

lower

Apr 3, 2025

Lower · Passed

AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO JUDICIARY

lower

Jan 21, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

lower

1 primary · 4 co-sponsors