H 5189
An Act authorizing Bradford G. Merkel to take the state police examination notwithstanding the maximum age requirement
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to allow Bradford G. Merkel to take the Massachusetts State Police examination despite the existing age requirement. The bill was introduced as a joint petition and has been referred to the Joint Committee on Public Service. An emergency preamble was included, stating that immediate action is necessary to grant this waiver.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Bradford G. Merkel to take the state police examination.
- Waives the maximum age requirement for the examination.
- Introduced as a joint petition.
- Referenced to the Joint Committee on Public Service.
- An emergency clause was included.
Who is affected
- Bradford G. Merkel
- Massachusetts State Police
- Applicants for the Massachusetts State Police
Notable changes
- Modifies the existing age requirement for the state police examination.
- Creates an exception to the standard rules for a specific individual.
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Primary sponsor
Jr. Donald R. Berthiaume
Cosponsors
Jr. Donald R. Berthiaume
Peter J. Durant
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Bill H.5189 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing Bradford G. Merkel to take the state police examination notwithstanding the maximum age requirement
By Representative Berthiaume of Spencer and Senator Durant, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., that Bradford G. Merkel be authorized to take the state police examination notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service.
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Bill Information
Presenters: Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. , Peter J. Durant Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Public Service
Emergency Preamble
Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to forthwith a waiver of the state police exam maximum age requirement for Bradford G. Merkel, , therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public convenience.
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.5189
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 11/3/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on House Rules |
| 2/26/2026 | House | Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 3/2/2026 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 4/2/2026 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 04/14/2026 from 02:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 4/7/2026 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 04/14/2026 from 02:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 4/14/2026 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 04/14/2026 from 02:00 PM-02:20 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
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