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New York authorizes Christopher Walser and Matthew Patire to take police civil service exam

Original title: Authorizes Christopher Walser and Matthew Patire to each take the competitive civil service examination for the position of police officer

Last action · September 25, 2026: SIGNED CHAP.298Sponsors: John Lemondes and 2 others

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What This Bill Does

New York enacted a law allowing Christopher Walser and Matthew Patire to take the competitive and be placed on the for full-time police officer positions in the village of Skaneateles, bypassing standard age and statutory limits under section 58 of the civil service law.

Why it matters

The measure creates a specific statutory exemption for two named individuals to qualify for municipal police employment in Skaneateles despite existing civil service restrictions.

Background

State legislatures occasionally pass special legislation to permit specific candidates to qualify for civil service exams when they exceed standard age limits or other statutory requirements. context

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

Christopher Walser

Gains statutory eligibility to take the police civil service examination and be placed on the eligible list for the village of Skaneateles police department.

Directly affected

Matthew Patire

Gains statutory eligibility to take the police civil service examination and be placed on the eligible list for the village of Skaneateles police department.

Directly affected

village of Skaneateles police department

May consider Christopher Walser and Matthew Patire for full-time police officer appointment based on their examination scores.

Key Facts

Christopher Walser and Matthew Patire are explicitly authorized to take the competitive civil service examination for the position of police officer.
The individuals are eligible to be placed on the eligible list for appointment as full-time police officers for the village of Skaneateles police department, contingent on their exam scores.
The authorization applies notwithstanding section 58 of the civil service law, including standard age requirements under paragraph (a) of subdivision 1 of that section.
Both individuals remain otherwise subject to the merit and fitness provisions of the civil service law applicable to full-time police officers.

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The act takes effect immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who does this law apply to?

It specifically applies to Christopher Walser and Matthew Patire regarding employment with the village of Skaneateles police department.

Does this exempt the individuals from all civil service requirements?

No. They are exempt from specific provisions such as age requirements under section 58 of the civil service law, but they remain subject to all other merit and fitness provisions applicable to full-time police officers.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

19 actions

Sep 25, 2026HouseEnrolled
SIGNED CHAP.298
Sep 22, 2026HouseEnrolled
DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
Jun 4, 2026Senate
RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
Jun 4, 2026SenateFloor
PASSED SENATE
Jun 4, 2026Senate
HOME RULE REQUEST
Jun 4, 2026Senate
3RD READING CAL.1790

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Jun 4, 2026Senate
SUBSTITUTED FOR S1232A
Jun 2, 2026SenateCommittee
REFERRED TO RULES
Jun 2, 2026House
DELIVERED TO SENATE
Jun 2, 2026HouseFloor
PASSED ASSEMBLY
Jun 2, 2026House
HOME RULE REQUEST
Jun 2, 2026House
ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.340
Jun 2, 2026House
RULES REPORT CAL.340
Jun 2, 2026House
REPORTED
May 28, 2026HouseCommittee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
Mar 25, 2026House
PRINT NUMBER 6148A
Mar 25, 2026HouseCommittee
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
Jan 7, 2026HouseCommittee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
Feb 26, 2025HouseCommittee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES

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