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NY S02497

NY S02497
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.


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Introduced
01/20/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the civil service law, in relation to employment of persons and veterans with disabilities by the state

AI Summary

This bill amends the Civil Service Law to increase the number of positions that can be filled by persons with physical or mental disabilities from 1,200 to 5,000, and the number of positions that can be filled by disabled veterans and veterans with disabilities from 500 to 2,000. The positions are classified in the non-competitive class and priority in certification and referral is given to veterans who received a wound in combat. The bill aims to expand employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and veterans in the state government.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS (on 01/03/2024)

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Disability Discrimination and Rights
Defense
  • ‐ Veterans Affairs

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