Eliminates the maximum age for taking the civil service examination for appointment as a police officer or as an environmental conservation officer
This bill eliminates the maximum age limit of 35 years for taking civil service exams to become a police officer or environmental conservation officer in New York State. It directly affects applicants seeking these positions by removing a longstanding age restriction that previously barred those over 35 from taking the required examination. The key provision amends civil service law to delete the age cap, though existing exceptions (such as military service time adjustments or specific departmental rules) remain unchanged. This change applies to all applicants for these roles under state civil service rules.
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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Feb 4, 2025
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Joe Sempolinski
RRepublican/Conservative
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