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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 17, 2026
Last action Apr 17, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
1
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Apr 17, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Erik Bottcher
DDemocratic
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about S 9952
Scope: NY
Hi! I can help you understand S 9952. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline