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NY S04499

NY S04499
Authorizes Justin Finkle to take the competitive civil service examination for the position of police officer and be placed on the eligible list for employment as a full-time police officer for the town of Bethlehem; requires that Justin Finkle be otherwise subject to the merit and fitness provisions of the civil service law applicable to full-time police officers.


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Introduced
02/06/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT in relation to authorizing Justin Finkle to take the competitive civil service examination for the position of police officer and be placed on the eligible list for employment as a full-time police officer for the town of Bethlehem

AI Summary

This bill authorizes Justin Finkle, a resident of the town of Bethlehem in Albany County, to take the competitive civil service examination for the position of police officer, despite potentially not meeting standard age or other requirements typically mandated by civil service law. Specifically, the bill provides an exception to Section 58 of the civil service law, allowing Finkle to be eligible for the examination and, contingent upon his performance, potentially be placed on the eligible list for appointment as a full-time police officer with the Bethlehem police department. While granting this special consideration, the bill also stipulates that Finkle will still be subject to the same merit and fitness provisions of the civil service law that apply to all full-time police officers, ensuring that he must meet the same professional standards as other candidates. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage, providing Finkle with an immediate opportunity to pursue a career in law enforcement with the Bethlehem police department.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN (on 01/16/2026)

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