Bill > S1893

This bill modifies the existing entrance age requirements for police officers in Massachusetts by increasing the maximum age for taking the entrance examination from 32 to 40 years old. Currently, individuals are prohibited from entering the police officer position if they have already reached their 32nd birthday on the date of the entrance examination. The proposed change would specifically allow candidates to take the police officer entrance exam up to their 40th birthday, while maintaining the existing 32-year-old age limit for firefighters. This modification effectively expands the eligible age range for individuals seeking to become police officers, potentially creating more opportunities for career changers or those who may have delayed entering law enforcement. The bill aims to provide greater flexibility in police recruitment by allowing slightly older candidates to pursue a career in law enforcement.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1893