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S 4900

Establishes maximum age requirements for New York city correctional officers

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Robert Jackson

Establishes a maximum age to appoint or continue as a NYC correctional officer, shaping who can work and when current staff may retire.

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Bill Summary · S 4900

Summary of S 4900: Establishes Maximum Age Requirements for New York City Correctional Officers

Overview

S 4900 would establish maximum age requirements for New York City correctional officers. The bill is sponsored by Robert Jackson (primary) and Brian P. Stack (primary) and is currently listed as REFERRED TO CITIES 1. Its companion in the Assembly is A 5305, with several related or prior-session bills listed as references.

Purpose and Intent

  • The core aim, as inferred from the title, is to set a maximum age for eligibility (and/or continued eligibility) to work as a New York City correctional officer.
  • The policy change would affect who may be appointed as a correctional officer and/or who may continue in that role, subject to the age limit(s) established in the bill.
  • The bill seeks to address workforce planning and staffing considerations within the NYC Department of Correction by establishing an upper age threshold for officers.

Key Provisions (as indicated by the bill’s title)

  • Establishment of a maximum age requirement for appointment or continued employment as a NYC correctional officer.
  • Details on the specific age limit(s), eligibility criteria, and any exceptions, exemptions, or grandfathering provisions would be defined in the enacted text (not provided here).
  • Implementation provisions (effective date, transition rules, and enforcement) would typically accompany such a provision, but the exact language is not included in the available summary.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Primary Affected Entity: New York City Department of Correction and its workforce, including prospective applicants and current officers who may be nearing or exceeding the new age limit.
  • Applicants: Individuals seeking appointment as correctional officers would be subject to the new maximum age criterion.
  • Current Officers: Depending on the final text, there could be implications for employees approaching the maximum age, potential retirement planning, or exceptions.
  • Labor and civil rights considerations: Any maximum-age policy could raise questions about age discrimination protections and necessary exemptions or accommodations.

Procedural and Timeline Notes

  • Introduced: November 30, 2025.
  • Legislative Actions: Listed as “REFERRED TO CITIES 1” on February 14, 2025 (appears to precede the introduction date in the record; note potential scheduling or clerical inconsistency in the provided data).
  • Status: REFERRED TO CITIES 1 (committee stage; no floor action indicated in the provided information).

Related Legislation

  • Companion bills: A 5305 (Assembly).
  • Prior-session related bills: S 3397, S 3713, S 4261, S 5253, S 3882, S 1609, S 5491; A 8093 (companions).
  • These related measures indicate ongoing or historical consideration of age-related employment rules for correctional personnel and may provide context or pathways for eventual enactment.

Notes for Readers

  • Specifics such as the exact maximum age, transition provisions, and any carve-outs are not included in the information provided. Readers should consult the full text of S 4900 upon its release for precise language and operational details.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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