New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A10301

Introduced
2/20/26  

Caption

Enacts the "Nassau future protectors act"

Impact

If enacted, this bill will amend the civil service law by integrating a new article that details the criteria for awarding additional credits to participants of the Nassau County law enforcement exploring program. Specifically, explorers who have served for a minimum of four years are eligible for five additional points, while those with less service will receive two points. This measure is expected to encourage youth participation in law enforcement initiatives and support their transition into civil service roles, potentially increasing the representation and diversity within the law enforcement sector.

Summary

Bill A10301, also known as the 'Nassau Future Protectors Act', introduces provisions to grant additional credits to Nassau County law enforcement explorers when they participate in competitive examinations for civil service positions. The intent of this bill is to recognize the efforts and training that young individuals undergo in the Nassau County law enforcement exploring program, a youth training initiative aimed at educating participants about public safety and law enforcement practices. The legislation aims to enhance the employability of these youth by providing them a competitive advantage in the civil service hiring process.

Contention

However, the bill may encounter opposition based on concerns regarding the fairness of providing specific advantages to a group of applicants over others. Critics may argue that such advantages disrupt the merit-based principles that underpin civil service examinations, which are designed to ensure that all candidates are evaluated equally based on their abilities and qualifications. Furthermore, the bill's implementation may lead to discussions about the appropriateness of specialty training programs in creating biases in hiring processes, particularly in competitive fields such as law enforcement.

Companion Bills

NY S00712

Same As Enacts the "Nassau future protectors act" to provide additional credits to the Nassau county law enforcement explorers in competitive civil service examinations; makes related provisions.

Previously Filed As

NY A11011

Enacts the "Nassau future protectors act" to provide additional credits to the Nassau county law enforcement explorers in competitive civil service examinations; makes related provisions.

NY S08863

Authorizes a thirty year retirement benefit for certain members in Nassau county; provides a retirement allowance equal to 60 percent of a member's final average salary.

NY A09576

Authorizes a thirty year retirement benefit for certain members in Nassau county; provides a retirement allowance equal to 60 percent of a member's final average salary.

NY S06843

Extends the authority of the county of Nassau to impose hotel and motel taxes; extends the expiration of certain provisions relating to a surcharge on tickets to places of entertainment in such county, a charge for copying and searching for police accident reports, and receipt of service charges by the Nassau county traffic and parking violations agency; extends the authority of Nassau County to impose additional sales and compensating use taxes and local government assistance programs in Nassau County.

NY S10132

Provides for a performance and discharge of duty presumption for diseases of the lung of Nassau county fire marshals.

NY A11271

Provides for a performance and discharge of duty presumption for diseases of the lung of Nassau county fire marshals.

NY S00712

Enacts the "Nassau future protectors act" to provide additional credits to the Nassau county law enforcement explorers in competitive civil service examinations; makes related provisions.

NY A10277

Authorizes the assessor of the county of Nassau to accept an application for a real property tax exemption from the Telugu Literary and Cultural Association for the property located at 1 North Village Green, hamlet of Levittown, town of Hempstead, county of Nassau.

NY S08962

Authorizes the assessor of the county of Nassau to accept an application for a real property tax exemption from the Telugu Literary and Cultural Association for the property located at 1 North Village Green, hamlet of Levittown, town of Hempstead, county of Nassau.

NY A10813

Authorizes the county of Nassau assessor to accept an application for a real property tax exemption from the Consulate General of El Salvador.

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