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MA H4741

MA H4741
Directing the city of Boston police department to waive the maximum age requirement for police officers for Edny Joseph


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Introduced
11/10/2025
In Committee
02/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

194th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to authorize the appointment of Edny Joseph as a police officer in the city of Boston, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill directs the Boston Police Department to make an exception to its standard age restrictions for a specific individual named Edny Joseph, allowing him to be considered for a police officer position despite exceeding the typical maximum age limit. Normally, police departments have age caps for new officer recruitment to ensure physical fitness and long-term service potential, but this legislation would create a special waiver specifically for Edny Joseph. If he meets all other professional qualifications set by the department, such as physical fitness standards, background checks, and training requirements, he will be eligible to have his name added to the list of potential police officer candidates. The bill would override any existing laws or previous regulations that would otherwise prevent his application, and it would take effect immediately upon being passed by the legislative body.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Read second and ordered to a third reading (on 02/19/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4741
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4741.pdf
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