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MA H5189

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Donald Berthiaume

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Waives the maximum age requirement under M.G.L. Chapter 22C, Section 10 for Bradford G. Merkel to take the Massachusetts State Police entrance examination

  • Allows Merkel to sit for the next competitive examination for initial enlistment as a uniformed member of the state police

  • Merkel must still meet all other eligibility requirements for appointment beyond the age waiver

  • Declared an emergency law to take effect immediately upon passage

  • Filed on 10/27/2025 by Representatives Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. (5th Worcester) and Senator Peter J. Durant; referred to Public Service Committee

Legislative Description

Authorizing Bradford G. Merkel to take the state police examination notwithstanding the maximum age requirement

Last Action

Senate concurred

3/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Service2/26/2026
Rules11/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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