Bill > H4740

This bill directs the Boston Police Department to make an exception to its standard age requirements specifically for Ryan Cazeau, allowing him to be considered for a police officer position despite typically disqualifying age limits. Normally, police departments have maximum age restrictions for original appointments to ensure physical fitness and long-term career potential, but this legislation would create a special one-time waiver for Cazeau. If Cazeau meets all other professional qualifications set by the Boston Police Department, he will be eligible to have his name submitted for consideration as a police officer. The bill would override any existing laws or previous legislative acts that might otherwise prevent his application, such as Chapter 43 of the Acts of 2007, which likely established the original age restrictions. The provisions of this bill would take effect immediately upon being passed, providing an immediate path for Cazeau to potentially join the Boston Police Department despite being over the typical maximum age for new officer recruitment.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4740