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MA H3926

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brandy Fluker-Reid

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Directs the Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for original appointment as a police officer specifically for Keny Gateau
  • Overrides Chapter 43 of the Acts of 2007, which establishes age limits for Boston police officer applicants
  • Keny Gateau must still meet all other Boston Police Department requirements to be eligible for certification and appointment
  • Filed by Representative Brandy Fluker-Reid (12th Suffolk) with approval from the Boston mayor and city council
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage; a similar bill (H.5082) was filed in the 2023-2024 legislative session

Legislative Description

Directing the city of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for police officers for Keny Gateau

Last Action

Read second and ordered to a third reading

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Steering, Policy and Scheduling12/29/2025
Public Service3/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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