Bill > S1349

This bill proposes changes to the regulations for appointing municipal police officers and firefighters by amending Section 58 of Chapter 31 of the General Laws. Specifically, it establishes new age requirements for these positions in cities and towns that have not adopted certain provisions related to these roles. Under the proposed changes, individuals will not be eligible for original appointment as a firefighter or police officer if they have reached 32 years of age by the application deadline for the examination used to create the eligible list. Furthermore, applicants must be at least 19 years old by the application deadline to take the examination, with an exception for those who turned 19 while on active military duty and missed the original exam, allowing them to take a makeup exam. Crucially, the bill also states that no person will be eligible for original appointment as a police officer until they have reached the age of 21.