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MA H4718

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

11/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Amy Sangiolo

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Establishes a maximum age limit of 39 years old for original appointment to police officer positions in Newton, measured as of the entrance examination date
  • Veterans may exceed the 39-year age limit by the number of years served on active military duty, up to a maximum credit of 4 years
  • Overrides sections 58 and 58A of Chapter 31 of the General Laws (state civil service provisions) specifically for Newton
  • Filed as a local bill with approval from Newton's mayor and city council
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Relative to the maximum age requirement for police officers in the city of Newton

Last Action

Read second and ordered to a third reading

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Steering, Policy and Scheduling2/2/2026
Public Service11/6/2025

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