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NY A05159

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lester Chang

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands civil service examination fee waivers to all unemployed individuals who self-certify their unemployment status
  • Removes the current requirement that unemployed applicants must also be primarily responsible for supporting a household or receiving public assistance to qualify for the fee waiver
  • Maintains existing fee waiver provisions for veterans applying for original appointment examinations
  • Applies to the state civil service department, municipal commissions, and regional commissions
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Waives application fees for individuals who certify to the state civil service department that they are unemployed; removes provisions requiring an individual also be primarily responsible for the support of a household or receiving public assistance.

Last Action

referred to governmental employees

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Governmental Employees2/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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