Bill > S04898

This bill amends the New York Civil Service Law to modify the definition of "public employee" by removing the current exclusion of persons holding positions in the organized militia of the state. Specifically, the bill eliminates language that previously exempted militia members from being considered public employees for most provisions of the civil service law. The change means that individuals appointed or employed in the organized militia (which typically refers to state-level military reserve or national guard units) will now be classified as public employees, potentially extending to them various rights, protections, and obligations associated with public employment. The bill does not provide extensive details about the specific implications of this reclassification, but it suggests an intent to bring militia members more fully under the umbrella of public employment regulations. The amendment will take effect immediately upon passage, and it represents a technical but potentially significant adjustment to how militia personnel are categorized under New York state law.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4898