New York Assembly Bill A11312

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 5/11/26
• Refer: 5/11/26

Caption

Allows Ivan Cruz to be eligible to take the civil service exam for the position of police officer for the Broome county department of personnel

Summary

This bill is a private relief measure that makes Ivan Cruz eligible to take the competitive civil service examination for the position of police officer with the Broome County Department of Personnel. It overrides, for this individual only, any conflicting provisions of Civil Service Law section 58 or other law that would otherwise bar him from sitting for the exam or being placed on the eligible list. If Cruz passes the examination, he would be eligible for placement on the eligible list for appointment as a full-time police officer, but he would still be subject to the usual merit and fitness requirements that apply to full-time police officers. The bill takes effect immediately and does not broadly change police hiring rules for other applicants; instead, it creates a narrow exception for one named individual.

Impact

The bill would create a one-person exception to New York civil service eligibility rules, specifically overriding section 58 of the Civil Service Law to allow Ivan Cruz to compete for a Broome County police officer position. Its practical effect is limited to examination eligibility and potential placement on an eligible list; it does not guarantee appointment and does not alter the underlying merit-based hiring standards for police officers generally. The measure affects the Broome County Department of Personnel and the civil service hiring process for this single applicant.

Sentiment

Because there are no recorded committee transcripts or votes, the available record does not show debate or organized support/opposition. Based on the bill text, the measure appears routine and narrowly tailored, with a neutral administrative purpose rather than a policy change affecting the broader public. The absence of voting history or discussion suggests no documented controversy in the materials provided.

Contention

The main potential point of contention is the bill’s use of special legislation to exempt a named individual from otherwise applicable civil service eligibility rules. Supporters would likely view it as a fair opportunity for a specific applicant to compete for public employment, while critics could object to creating an individualized exception to merit-based civil service standards. No specific objections or supporters are identified in the provided record.