HD 5302 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to the maximum age requirement for police officers in the city of Newton

This bill sets a maximum age limit for new police officer appointments in Newton, Massachusetts. It prohibits applicants who are 40 or older on the exam date from being certified for initial police officer positions, with one exception: veterans receive credit for active military service (capped at 4 years) to offset the age limit. The law directly affects individuals applying for their first police officer role in Newton. It takes effect immediately upon passage.
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