New York A00130 allows candidates for police promotions to deduct up to six years from their age if they have served as volunteer firefighters.

A00130 amends the civil service law to modify the age eligibility criteria for candidates seeking provisional or permanent police appointments. Specifically, it allows candidates who have provided volunteer firefighting services to deduct up to six years from their age when determining if they meet the age requirements for examination, appointment, or promotion. This deduction applies only if the firefighting service falls within the definition of firefighting service and does not exceed six years in total. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

New York A00130 allows candidates for police promotions to deduct up to six years from their age if they have served as volunteer firefighters.

A00130 amends the civil service law to modify the age eligibility criteria for candidates seeking provisional or permanent police appointments. Specifically, it allows candidates who have provided volunteer firefighting services to deduct up to six years from their age when determining if they meet the age requirements for examination, appointment, or promotion. This deduction applies only if the firefighting service falls within the definition of firefighting service and does not exceed six years in total. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.