Senate Bill 112 Summary

• Increases maximum age for initial police officer appointment from under 36 years to under 40 years of age, effective July 1, 2010

• Maintains maximum age requirement of under 36 years for initial firefighter appointment

• Updates related provisions in Indiana Code sections 36-8-3.5-12, 36-8-4-7, and 36-8-8-7 to reflect the new police officer age threshold

• Clarifies that age requirements do not apply to persons previously employed as department members or to police and fire chiefs appointed under waivers