Bill > S04900

This bill amends the administrative code of New York City to establish a maximum age requirement for correction officers in the city's Department of Correction. Specifically, the bill stipulates that the commissioner of correction cannot appoint a person as a uniformed correction officer if they are older than 35 years of age at the time of appointment or when they become eligible to compete in a promotion examination. However, the bill includes a minimum age requirement of 21 years old and does not limit the mayor and commissioner's ability to appoint non-uniformed personnel to security-related positions of authority. The age restrictions are intended to ensure that correction officers meet certain physical and professional standards for the demanding role. The bill will take effect 30 days after becoming law and will apply to appointments made on or after that date, providing a clear timeline for implementation of the new age requirements.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4900