Massachusetts Bills

signed · Massachusetts · House Jun 5, 2026

H 2800: An Act enhancing public safety in the town of Stoneham

This bill permits the Town of Stoneham Police Department to waive the standard maximum age requirement for hiring new police officers, provided candidates meet all other departmental qualifications. It directly affects Stoneham's police recruitment process and potential officer candidates who might otherwise exceed the age limit. The key provision removes a specific barrier to hiring while maintaining all other appointment requirements. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.

signed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 1446: An Act relative to the residency requirement for the town manager of the town of Tewksbury

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1446) of Barry R. Finegold and Tram T. Nguyen (by the vote of the town) for legislation relative to the residency requirement for the town manager of the town of Tewksbury. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

signed · Massachusetts · House Jun 5, 2026

H 4390: An Act authorizing Nick Santos to take the civil service examination for the position of police officer in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement

This bill grants Nick Santos a specific exemption from Haverhill's standard maximum age requirement for police officer positions. It allows him to take the civil service examination and be considered for appointment if he meets all other qualifications, bypassing the usual age limit. The exemption applies solely to Nick Santos for the Haverhill Police Department and takes effect immediately upon passage. This is a one-time personal waiver, not a change to general hiring rules.

signed · Massachusetts · House Jun 5, 2026

H 4442: An Act authorizing Anthony Morales to take the civil service examination for the position of police officer in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement

By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4442) of Andres X. Vargas (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that Anthony Morales be authorized to take the civil service examination for the position of police officer in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

signed · Massachusetts · House Jun 5, 2026

H 4718: 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.

Topics ✓ Veterans