Bill > A00772

This bill creates a special exception to standard civil service law for Justin Finkle, a resident of the town of Bethlehem in Albany County, allowing him to take the competitive civil service examination for a police officer position despite potentially not meeting typical requirements (such as age restrictions). If Finkle performs well on the examination, he will be eligible to be placed on the eligible list for appointment as a full-time police officer with the Bethlehem police department. While the bill provides this unique opportunity, Finkle will still be required to meet all other standard merit and fitness provisions that apply to full-time police officers under civil service law. The bill takes effect immediately and appears to be a targeted piece of legislation designed to provide an individualized pathway for this specific candidate to pursue employment as a police officer, potentially waiving certain standard entry requirements while maintaining core qualification standards.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A772