HD 4978 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act directing the city of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for police officers for Angel G. Rivera

This bill (HD 4978) waives the standard maximum age requirement for Angel G. Rivera to be appointed as a police officer with the City of Boston Police Department. If Rivera meets all other hiring criteria set by the department, the bill requires the department to certify him for the position. The waiver applies only to Rivera’s specific appointment and does not change the department’s general hiring rules for other candidates. The bill takes effect immediately upon approval.
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John Moran
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