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NY A05159
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lester Chang
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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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