H4093

Relative to raising the age requirement for entrance to the Boston Police Academy

Chamber Passed·5/18/26
Introduced Text

Raises the maximum age requirement for entrance to the Boston Police Academy from 40 to 45.

This bill amends the law to increase the maximum age for applicants to the Boston Police Academy from 40 to 45 years old. The change is made with the approval of the mayor and city council. The bill's provisions directly affect eligibility criteria for prospective police officers in Boston.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · May 18
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Sep 17, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Public Service Hearing

Sep 17, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Public Service Hearing

History

Jun 18

Senate

Read second and ordered to a third reading

May 19

Senate

Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session

May 18

House

Read third and passed to be engrossed