Bill > A00789

This bill provides a specific legal exception for Justin Finkle to take the competitive civil service examination for a police officer position with the Albany County Sheriff's Office, despite potentially not meeting standard age or other requirements under section 58 of the civil service law. The bill allows Finkle to sit for the examination and, contingent on his performance, be placed on the eligible list for appointment as a full-time police officer. While granting this special permission, the bill also stipulates that Finkle will still be subject to the same merit and fitness standards that apply to all full-time police officers under civil service law. The legislation is narrowly tailored to apply specifically to Justin Finkle and will take effect immediately upon passage, effectively creating a personalized pathway for this individual to potentially become a police officer in Albany County.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A789