An Act directing the city of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for police officers for Chris Glaropoulos
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill directs the Boston Police Department to allow Chris Glaropoulos to become a police officer, despite the department’s usual maximum age requirement. The legislation is a petition sponsored by Representative Adrian Madaro and approved by the mayor and city council. It seeks to authorize the appointment of Mr. Glaropoulos as a police officer in Boston. This action is being considered through a hearing process.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for police officers.
- Specifically targets Chris Glaropoulos for appointment as a police officer.
- Requires the approval of the mayor and city council for the appointment.
- The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Bills in the Third Reading.
- A hearing on the bill was scheduled and subsequently rescheduled.
- The House passed the bill after a second and third reading.
- The Senate read the bill and placed it in the Orders of the Day for the next session.
- The bill was reported favorably by the committee.
Who is affected
- City of Boston Police Department
- Chris Glaropoulos
- Boston residents
Notable changes
- Waives the standard maximum age requirement for police officers.
- Provides an exception to the age requirement for a specific individual.
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