S 1449 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Eliminates the maximum age for taking the civil service examination for appointment as a police officer or as an environmental conservation officer

S 1449 removes the 35-year maximum age limit for taking civil service exams to become a police officer or environmental conservation officer in New York State. This change directly affects applicants over 35 who wish to enter these specific state or local government roles. The bill amends Section 58 of the civil service law by deleting the age cap from eligibility requirements. Existing exceptions (such as military service time counting toward age or specific Buffalo police hiring scenarios) remain unchanged.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 10, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS
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Jan 10, 2025
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