Bill > A05847

This bill amends the New York Civil Service Law to modify the definition of "public employee" by removing the existing exclusion of persons holding positions in the organized militia of the state. Currently, the law specifically excludes militia members from the definition of public employees for most provisions of the civil service article, with some exceptions. By removing this exclusion, the bill effectively adds persons appointed or employed in the organized militia to the broader category of public employees. The organized militia typically refers to state military forces like the National Guard, and this change would extend certain employment protections, rights, or classifications to these personnel that were previously not applied. The amendment appears technical in nature, potentially aligning the legal status of militia members more closely with other public sector employees. The bill would take effect immediately upon becoming law, and it represents a narrow but potentially significant adjustment to how militia personnel are categorized under New York state civil service regulations.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5847