An Act authorizing the town of Billerica to establish an age limit for original appointment to the position of police officer

HD 5244 sets a 40-year age limit for new police officer appointments in Billerica, Massachusetts, directly affecting applicants for original police officer positions. The bill prohibits certification for anyone turning 40 or older on the entrance exam date, except veterans who may add their active military service years (capped at 4 years) to their age, allowing a maximum age of 43 years and 364 days. This policy overrides existing state law regarding police hiring eligibility in Billerica. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.