Bill > H4246

This bill directs the Boston Police Department to make a specific exception to its standard police officer recruitment rules by allowing Gissell Melo to be appointed as a police officer despite being over the maximum age limit for original appointment. Typically, police departments have age restrictions for new recruits to ensure physical fitness and longevity in the role, but this bill would create a unique waiver specifically for Melo, allowing her to be considered for the position if she meets all other qualifications set by the department. The legislation would override any existing general or special laws that previously set age limitations, including provisions in Chapter 43 of the Acts of 2007. If Melo satisfies all other requirements for becoming a police officer, she will be eligible to have her name certified for the position. The bill would take effect immediately upon its passage, which means the age waiver would be granted as soon as the legislation is signed into law.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4246