Bill > S00946

This bill amends the New York Civil Service Law to provide a clear mechanism for removing police officer candidates from an eligible list when they do not meet specific standards. Specifically, the bill allows an appointing authority to request the local civil service commissioner to remove a candidate from the eligible list if the candidate fails to meet psychological fitness requirements or lacks good moral character standards as defined by the municipal police training council under section 840 of the executive law. Upon receiving such a request, the local civil service commissioner is legally obligated to immediately remove the candidate from the list. This provision gives law enforcement agencies more discretion in screening potential police officers by providing a formal process to exclude candidates who may not be suitable for law enforcement work based on psychological evaluations or moral character assessments. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment, allowing for prompt implementation of these new candidate screening procedures.

Housing and Urban Affairs, Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S946