Bill > H4256

This bill directs the Boston Police Department to make an exception to its standard maximum age requirement for a specific individual named Jose Ortiz, allowing him to be eligible for original appointment as a police officer despite typically disqualifying age restrictions. The legislation overrides existing laws, including chapter 43 of the acts of 2007, and stipulates that if Ortiz meets all other professional requirements set by the Boston Police Department, he can have his name certified for the position of police officer. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage, creating a unique, individually-targeted provision that temporarily suspends age-related hiring restrictions for this particular candidate. Such special legislation is relatively uncommon and suggests there may be compelling circumstances or qualifications specific to Ortiz that warrant this exceptional treatment in the hiring process.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4256