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MA H4741
MA H4741Directing 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
11/10/2025
In Committee
02/09/2026
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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4741 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4741.pdf |
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