H4093
An Act relative to raising the age requirement for entrance to the Boston Police Academy
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to amend the regulations surrounding the appointment of police officers in Boston by removing or modifying the existing age requirement for entrance to the Boston Police Academy. Currently, there is a maximum age limit for applicants, and this bill proposes to adjust or eliminate that restriction. The petition was approved by the mayor and city council, indicating local support for this change.
Key provisions
- Removes or modifies the maximum age requirement for entrance to the Boston Police Academy.
- Allows for appointment of police officers regardless of age.
- The bill was presented by Representative Adrian Madaro.
- The bill received local approval from the mayor and city council.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on Public Service.
- The bill was subsequently reported favorably by the committee.
- The bill was referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling.
- The bill was placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting.
Who is affected
- City of Boston Police Department
- Potential police officer applicants in Boston
- Residents of Boston
Notable changes
- Modifies existing regulations regarding age limits for police officer appointments.
- Potentially expands the pool of eligible candidates for the Boston Police Academy.
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Primary sponsor
Adrian C. Madaro
Cosponsor
Adrian C. Madaro
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Bill H.4093 194th (Current)
An Act relative to raising the age requirement for entrance to the Boston Police Academy
By Representative Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4093) of Adrian C. Madaro (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to further regulate the appointment of police officers in the city of Boston, notwithstanding the maximum age requirements. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Adrian C. Madaro Status: Referred to House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading City/Town: Boston (Local Approval Received)
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Bill History
Displaying 9 actions for Bill H.4093
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 5/5/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 5/12/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/5/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 |
| 9/17/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 09/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:00 PM in B-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 12/11/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 3/25/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 4/21/2026 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 4/21/2026 | House | Rules suspended |
| 4/21/2026 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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