Bill > H4031

This bill amends Chapter 74 of the acts of 2020, which previously allowed retired police officers in the town of Weston to serve as special police officers, by increasing the age limit from 65 to 70 years old. This means that retired police officers in Weston who are up to 70 years old can now be appointed as special police officers, extending their potential service age by 5 years. Special police officers typically have limited law enforcement powers and are often used to provide additional community safety support. The bill is very straightforward, making a simple numeric change to the existing law, and will take effect immediately upon passage. The local approval received suggests that the town of Weston supports this age limit adjustment, likely to retain experienced retired officers who can continue to contribute to public safety.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4031