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MA S1907

Bill

Status

Passed

2/18/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michael Rush

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Directs the Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for original appointment specifically for Cherell Mellace
  • Overrides Chapter 43 of the Acts of 2007, which establishes age limits for police officer appointments in Boston
  • Requires Mellace to meet all other Boston Police Department requirements to have his name certified for appointment
  • Has received local approval from the Boston mayor and city council
  • Similar legislation (Senate No. 2952) was filed in the 2023-2024 session but did not pass

Legislative Description

Directing the city of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for police officer Cherell Mellace

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 27 of the Acts of 2026

2/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Steering, Policy and Scheduling12/22/2025
Public Service2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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