Bill > A03673

This bill proposes to modify the civil service law regarding age requirements for municipal police officers by removing the current maximum age limit of 35 years for appointment. Specifically, the bill eliminates the previous restrictions that prevented individuals over 35 from taking police officer examinations or being appointed, with some prior exceptions. The legislation would allow individuals over 35 to be considered for police officer positions, provided they meet other merit and fitness requirements. Previously, the law had some limited exceptions to the 35-year age cap, such as for military veterans and in cases where eligible lists were exhausted. The bill replaces gendered language like "he or she" with gender-neutral terms like "such person" and fundamentally aims to provide more flexibility in municipal police hiring by lifting the mandatory maximum age restriction. The changes would take effect 180 days after the bill becomes law, giving municipalities and civil service commissions time to adjust their hiring practices.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3673