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MA H4632

Bill

Status

Passed

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

Marc Lombardo

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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 Town of Billerica, measured as of the entrance examination date

  • Veterans may exceed the 40-year age limit by the number of years served on active military duty, up to a maximum credit of 4 years

  • Sets an absolute maximum age of 43 years and 364 days for veterans with active military service

  • Overrides Section 58A of Chapter 31 of the General Laws and any other conflicting special laws

  • Filed as a local petition with town approval already received; takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Authorizing the town of Billerica to establish an age limit for original appointment to the position of police officer

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 7 of the Acts of 2026

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Steering, Policy and Scheduling12/11/2025
Public Service10/20/2025

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