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NY S08453

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/27/2010

Primary Sponsor

Michael Nozzolio

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the maximum age limitation of 35 years for appointment as a police officer in New York State civil service positions
  • Removes age restrictions for New York State Police appointments, requiring only that applicants be at least 21 years of age with no upper age limit
  • Allows county, city, town, village, housing authority, transit authority and police district to set their own eligibility requirements for police officers, except they can no longer impose a maximum age requirement
  • Permits police officers to resign and be reappointed or reinstated to police forces without satisfying age requirements, within 30 days of resignation for reappointment and one year for reinstatement
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Eliminates the maximum age for taking the civil service examination for appointment as a police officer.

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES

7/27/2010

Committee Referrals

Rules7/27/2010

Full Bill Text

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