Bill > S04825

This bill amends the New York judiciary law to modify the age limitations for judges of city courts outside of New York City. Specifically, the bill establishes that judges of city courts outside New York City can only serve until the last day of December following their 76th birthday, which is an extension from the previous limit of 70 years. The bill includes a grandfather clause that allows judges who are currently in office, elected, or appointed at the time of the bill's effective date to continue serving, even if they would otherwise be affected by the new age restriction. This provision ensures that sitting judges are not immediately forced to retire and can complete their current terms. The bill is designed to update the existing age limitation rules for judicial service in smaller city courts across New York state, providing a slightly longer potential period of judicial service compared to the previous law.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4825