Bill > S03172

This bill removes the mandatory retirement age requirement for several specific judicial positions in New York state. Currently, judges and justices of various courts, including the Court of Appeals, Supreme Court, Court of Claims, County Court, Surrogate's Court, Family Court, and certain New York City courts and district courts, are required to retire at the end of the December following their 70th birthday. The proposed legislation eliminates this age-based mandatory retirement provision, which means judges in these positions would no longer be forced to step down solely based on reaching a certain age. Previously, the law had a grandfather clause that allowed some judges who were in office or elected/appointed at the time of the original law's enactment to continue serving beyond the age limit, but this bill would completely remove the age restriction for these judicial roles. By eliminating the mandatory retirement age, the bill aims to allow experienced judges to continue serving if they are willing and able, potentially providing courts with the benefit of more seasoned judicial expertise.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3172