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MA H4246

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Worrell

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Waives the maximum age requirement for original appointment as a Boston Police Department officer specifically for Gissell Melo
  • Overrides Chapter 43 of the Acts of 2007, which established age limits for Boston police officer appointments
  • Requires Gissell Melo to meet all other Boston Police Department requirements to be eligible for certification
  • Filed by Representative Christopher J. Worrell (5th Suffolk) with approval from the Boston mayor and city council
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Directing the city of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for police officers for Gissell Melo

Last Action

Read second and ordered to a third reading

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Steering, Policy and Scheduling12/29/2025
Public Service6/30/2025

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