S 9952 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to removing mandatory retirement age for certain judges and justices

This bill removes the mandatory retirement age of 70 for most judges and justices in New York State, allowing them to serve until the end of their current term regardless of age. It directly affects judges of the Court of Appeals, Supreme Court, Court of Claims, County Court, Surrogate's Court, Family Court, and District Court, as well as certain judges in New York City. The change applies immediately to new appointments and reappointments, though judges already in office when the law takes effect can continue serving only for the remainder of their existing terms.
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Introduced Apr 17, 2026 Last action Apr 17, 2026
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