H2800

Enhancing public safety in the town of Stoneham

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Massachusetts H2800 allows the Stoneham Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for police officer appointments.

Massachusetts H2800, passed in 2026, enables the Stoneham Police Department to bypass the maximum age limit for hiring new police officers. This change allows the department to consider candidates who meet all other requirements, regardless of age. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.

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Calendar

Apr 14, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Public Service Hearing

History

Jun 5

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 94 of the Acts of 2026

May 28

House

Enacted

May 28

Senate

Enacted and laid before the Governor