Bill > H3916

This bill authorizes the city of Westfield to establish an age limit for original appointment to the police force, specifically prohibiting any person who has reached their 40th birthday on the date of the entrance examination from being eligible for certification as a police officer. The legislation overrides existing state laws (specifically section 58A of Chapter 31 of the General Laws) that might otherwise prevent such an age restriction. The bill clarifies that this age limit will only apply to competitive exams administered after the act's effective date, which occurs immediately upon passage. This type of local legislation allows municipalities to set specific hiring criteria for their police departments, in this case establishing an upper age threshold for new police officer recruits.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3916