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NY A03260
Bill
Status
2/2/2023
Primary Sponsor
Gary Pretlow
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AI Summary
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Amends Civil Service Law Section 58-a to establish a maximum age requirement of 29 years for persons applying for provisional or permanent appointment as firefighters in the competitive class.
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Age limit is measured on the date the applicant takes the written competitive examination for the firefighter position.
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Allows subtraction of up to 7 years of military duty or terminal leave from the age calculation for applicants who have passed their 29th birthday, per military law provisions.
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Applies to eligible lists for firefighter appointments established on or after the 30th day following the law's effective date.
Legislative Description
Requires that any person applying for appointment as a fire fighter in civil service be not more than 29 years of age on the date he or she takes the written competitive examination for such appointment, however any time spent on military duty or terminal leave, not to exceed 6 years, shall be subtracted from such age limit.
Last Action
referred to governmental employees
1/3/2024