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MA H4256

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Russell Holmes

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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 officer specifically for Jose Ortiz
  • Overrides Chapter 43 of the Acts of 2007, which establishes age limits for police officer appointments in Boston
  • Requires Jose Ortiz to meet all other Boston Police Department requirements to be eligible for certification and appointment
  • Filed by Representative Russell E. Holmes (6th Suffolk) with local 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 Jose Ortiz

Last Action

Read second and ordered to a third reading

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Steering, Policy and Scheduling12/29/2025
Public Service7/7/2025

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