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MA H3916

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

12/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kelly Pease

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Establishes a maximum age of 40 for original appointment to police officer positions in the City of Westfield, Massachusetts
  • Candidates who have reached their 40th birthday by the date of the entrance examination are ineligible to have their name certified for appointment
  • Overrides Section 58A of Chapter 31 of the General Laws and any other conflicting state laws
  • Applies only to competitive exams administered on or after the act's effective date
  • Has received local approval from Westfield's mayor and city council

Legislative Description

To authorize the city of Westfield to establish an age limit for original appointment to the position of police officer

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 89 of the Acts of 2025

12/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Steering, Policy and Scheduling8/25/2025
Public Service3/17/2025

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