Bill > H4391

This bill proposes a specific exemption to the standard age restrictions for becoming a police officer in Boston, specifically for an individual named Alex J. Rodriguez. Normally, police departments have maximum age limits for initial recruitment to ensure physical fitness and long-term career potential, but this legislation would allow Rodriguez to take the civil service examination and be considered for a police officer position despite exceeding the typical maximum age requirement. The bill directs the Boston Police Department to waive its age restrictions for Rodriguez, provided that he meets all other professional qualifications and standards set by the department. If Rodriguez successfully passes the necessary examinations and meets the remaining criteria, he would be eligible to have his name certified for original appointment as a police officer. The legislation would take effect immediately upon its passage, creating a narrow, person-specific exception to existing age limitations for police recruitment in the city of Boston.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4391