Allows Andriel Santana to be eligible to take the civil service exam for the position of Columbia county deputy sheriff

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Michelle Hinchey

Bill S 6820 would name Andriel Santana as eligible to take Columbia County's deputy sheriff civil service exam, creating a targeted, private eligibility rather than broad policy.

COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

Overview

Bill S 6820 is a private/local bill introduced in the New York Legislature on March 25, 2025. Its stated purpose is to make Andriel Santana eligible to take the civil service examination for the position of Columbia County deputy sheriff. The bill appears to be a targeted (private) act, with a companion measure in the Assembly (A 7383).

Primary sponsor: Sen. Michelle Hinchey

Related/companion bill: A 7383 (Assembly)

Purpose and Intent

The bill seeks to modify eligibility for a specific civil service examination by naming a single individual, Andriel Santana, as eligible to sit for the deputy sheriff exam in Columbia County.

It does not appear to create a new position or provide funding; rather, it adjusts who may participate in the examination process for a local deputy sheriff role.

Key Provisions (as indicated by title and context)

Amend the applicable civil service eligibility rules to allow Andriel Santana to participate in the deputy sheriff examination for Columbia County.

Establish or recognize a private, targeted eligibility rather than a broad policy change affecting all applicants.

No substantive changes beyond the eligibility to take the exam are specified in the information provided.

Note: The exact text of the bill is not supplied here, so details about the precise statutory changes (section numbers, language, or affected statutes) are not included beyond the high-level purpose suggested by the title.

Who is Affected

Primary named beneficiary: Andriel Santana (the individual who would be eligible to take the civil service exam for the Columbia County deputy sheriff position).

Local civil service administration in Columbia County (responsible for administering the exam and determining eligibility), and the broader system of civil service examinations in New York State as it interfaces with local appointments.

Potentially, the Assembly counterpart (A 7383) if enacted in tandem.

Procedural History and Timeline

Introduced: March 25, 2025

Initial referral: Civil Service and Pensions (March 25, 2025)

Action in committee: Committee discharged and committed to Rules on June 11, 2025 (listed twice, indicating a discharge and transfer event)

Current status: COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

Related actions: A companion bill in the Assembly (A 7383)

Potential Impact and Considerations

If enacted, the bill would provide a single person with eligibility to sit for a local deputy sheriff exam, representing a highly targeted exception rather than a broad policy change.

This could raise considerations about equity and consistency in civil service eligibility rules, as well as the implications for private or local bills that name individuals.

The bill has progressed beyond initial committee referral, moving toward consideration under Rules, indicating a higher likelihood of floor action, though final passage is not guaranteed.

For readers seeking more insight, reviewing the full text of S 6820 and the Assembly companion A 7383 would clarify the exact statutory amendments and any related constitutional or procedural implications.

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