New York Assembly Bill A11142

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 4/24/26
• Refer: 4/24/26

Caption

Authorizes Christopher Walser to take the competitive civil service examination for the position of police officer in the village of Chittenango and be placed on the eligible list for employment as such

Summary

This bill is a special, individual authorization for Christopher Walser, a part-time police officer employed by the Village of Chittenango in Madison County, to take the competitive civil service examination for a full-time police officer position. It overrides the usual age-related eligibility restrictions in Civil Service Law section 58 and any other conflicting law, but only for this named individual and only for this specific employment opportunity. If Walser passes the examination, the bill allows him to be placed on the eligible list for appointment as a full-time police officer with the Village of Chittenango police department. The bill also makes clear that he would still be subject to the ordinary merit and fitness requirements that apply to full-time police officers. The act would take effect immediately upon enactment.

Impact

The bill creates a narrow exception to Civil Service Law section 58, which governs eligibility requirements for police officer examinations, including age limits. It does not broadly amend civil service standards statewide; instead, it grants a one-time exemption for a named individual to compete for a specific municipal police position. The practical effect is to allow the Village of Chittenango to consider Christopher Walser for full-time appointment despite otherwise disqualifying age rules, while leaving the general civil service framework intact for all other applicants and municipalities.

Sentiment

There is no recorded committee transcript or vote history available for this bill, so no formal debate or roll-call sentiment can be identified from the provided materials. Based on the text alone, the bill appears to be a routine private relief measure aimed at helping a local part-time officer advance to a full-time position. The absence of objections or recorded opposition suggests the measure may be procedural and uncontroversial, but that cannot be confirmed from the available record.

Contention

The main point of potential contention is the bill’s departure from the normal age and eligibility rules in Civil Service Law section 58. Supporters would likely view the measure as a targeted exception for an existing part-time officer with local service, while critics of private bills or civil service exemptions could argue that it creates unequal treatment by allowing one individual to bypass standard examination eligibility requirements. No specific opposition, committee concerns, or vote-based controversy is documented in the materials provided.