Allows former state-paid judges and housing judges in New York to apply for designation as judicial hearing officers.

This bill amends the judiciary law to allow individuals who have previously served as state-paid judges or housing judges in New York to apply for designation as judicial hearing officers. The chief administrator of the courts will make the designation based on the applicant's mental and physical capacity to perform the duties and the need for their services. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Allows former state-paid judges and housing judges in New York to apply for designation as judicial hearing officers.

This bill amends the judiciary law to allow individuals who have previously served as state-paid judges or housing judges in New York to apply for designation as judicial hearing officers. The chief administrator of the courts will make the designation based on the applicant's mental and physical capacity to perform the duties and the need for their services. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.