New York law permits part-time officer Daniel Montalto to take civil service exam for full-time police role in Shawangunk

Original title: Authorizes the commissioner of the department of civil service to reinstate Daniel Montalto on the eligible civil service list for employment as a police officer in the town of Shawangunk

Last action · September 25, 2026: SIGNED CHAP.297Sponsor: Brian Maher

Companion · S 8398same policy, Senate version

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What This Bill Does

New York enacted a special law allowing part-time police officer Daniel Montalto to bypass standard civil service age and eligibility rules to take the competitive exam and seek full-time employment in the town of Shawangunk.

Why it matters

Waives specific state civil service restrictions solely for one named municipal employee, creating a direct pathway to a full-time police appointment that would otherwise be legally barred.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Daniel Montalto

Gains legal eligibility to take the competitive civil service exam and be placed on the hiring list for a full-time police officer position.

Directly affected

Town of Shawangunk

Gains the statutory authorization to consider a specific part-time employee for full-time police appointment despite existing state restrictions.

Key Facts

Daniel Montalto is authorized to take the competitive civil service examination for the position of police officer despite standard restrictions.
The measure exempts Montalto from age requirements under paragraph (a) of subdivision 1 of section 58 of the civil service law.
Eligibility is contingent upon Montalto's score on the competitive examination for placement on the eligible list.
The appointment applies specifically to full-time employment with the town of Shawangunk police department.

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Montalto remains subject to all other merit and fitness provisions of the civil service law applicable to full-time police officers.
The act takes effect immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this law apply to anyone other than Daniel Montalto?

No, the measure is a private or special act specifically authorizing Daniel Montalto to bypass standard civil service restrictions in Shawangunk.

Does this guarantee Daniel Montalto a full-time police job?

No, eligibility to take the exam and be placed on the list is contingent upon his exam score, and he remains subject to standard merit and fitness provisions.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

18 actions

Sep 25, 2026HouseEnrolled
SIGNED CHAP.297
Sep 22, 2026HouseEnrolled
DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
Jun 1, 2026Senate
RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
Jun 1, 2026SenateFloor
PASSED SENATE
Jun 1, 2026Senate
3RD READING CAL.1477
Jun 1, 2026Senate
SUBSTITUTED FOR S8398

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May 29, 2026SenateCommittee
REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS
May 29, 2026House
DELIVERED TO SENATE
May 29, 2026HouseFloor
PASSED ASSEMBLY
May 29, 2026House
HOME RULE REQUEST
May 29, 2026House
ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.258
May 29, 2026House
RULES REPORT CAL.258
May 29, 2026House
REPORTED
May 28, 2026HouseCommittee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
Jan 7, 2026HouseCommittee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
Jun 2, 2025House
PRINT NUMBER 2733A
Jun 2, 2025HouseCommittee
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
Jan 22, 2025HouseCommittee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES

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