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NY A00441
Bill
Status
1/9/2023
Primary Sponsor
Harvey Epstein
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AI Summary
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Increases the maximum number of state civil service positions available to persons with physical or mental disabilities from 1,200 to 5,000 positions.
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Increases the maximum number of state civil service positions available to disabled veterans and veterans with disabilities from 500 to 2,000 positions.
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Positions filled under these provisions are classified as noncompetitive class positions and require candidates to be certified by the employee health service as having a qualifying disability.
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Grants priority in certification and referral to veterans who received a Purple Heart in combat and whose wound is the cause of or substantially contributing factor to their disability.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Relates to employment of persons and veterans with disabilities by the state; provides up to five thousand positions may be filled by persons with a physical or mental disability and up to two thousand positions may be filled by disabled veterans and veterans with disabilities.
Last Action
referred to governmental employees
1/3/2024