Relates to removing mandatory retirement age for certain judges and justices
This bill removes the mandatory retirement age of 70 for judges and justices in specific New York courts, including the Court of Appeals, Supreme Court, County Court, Surrogate's Court, Family Court, and certain New York City courts. It amends the judiciary law to eliminate the requirement that these officials retire by December 31 following their 70th birthday. The change applies to all judges in these positions, including those already serving who were not previously subject to the 70-year retirement rule. The bill does not affect constitutional retirement requirements or change other terms of judicial service. It is currently pending in the Judiciary Committee.
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Introduction
Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 24, 2025
Last action Jan 24, 2025
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REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
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Brad Hoylman-Sigal
DDemocratic/Working Families
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