Bill > A08564

This bill amends the New York Civil Service Law to expand age requirements for police officer examinations by creating a new exception to the existing 35-year maximum age limit. Specifically, the bill allows part-time police officers in non-competitive positions who are vested in the New York state and local police and fire retirement system to take competitive examinations regardless of their age. This means that these specific part-time officers will not be disqualified from police officer exams due to being over 35 years old, which provides additional employment opportunities for these officers. The bill builds upon previous exceptions to the age limit, such as those for Buffalo municipal housing authority police officers and police officers from counties, towns, cities, or villages where eligible lists have been exhausted. The amendment aims to provide more flexibility in police force hiring and retention, particularly for part-time officers who have already invested time in their retirement system. The bill will take effect on the same date and in the same manner as a related section of a 2025 law.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8564