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HD 4455

An Act directing the city of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for Pierre Charles Darius of Mattapan

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Brandy Fluker-Reid

Waives Boston PD's max-age rule for Pierre Charles Darius, Mattapan, allowing him to be certified for original appointment if all other requirements are met.

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Bill Summary · HD 4455

Summary of House Bill HD 4455

Bill at a Glance

  • Bill Number: HD 4455
  • Title: An Act directing the City of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for Pierre Charles Darius of Mattapan
  • Status: Proposed bill (local-approval mechanism; status not explicitly listed in the provided record)
  • Introduced/Filed: February 25, 2025 (House Docket No. 3925)
  • Sponsor: Representative Brandy Fluker-Reid (with the approval of the Mayor and City Council)
  • Jurisdiction: Comune of Boston, Massachusetts

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill seeks to authorize the City of Boston Police Department to waive the department’s maximum age requirement for the original appointment of police officers specifically for Pierre Charles Darius of Mattapan. If Darius meets all other applicable requirements established by the Boston Police Department, he would be eligible for certification for original appointment to the position of police officer.

Key Provisions (as written)

  • Section 1 — Age Waiver and Eligibility:
    Notwithstanding any general or special law, including Chapter 43 of the Acts of 2007, the Boston Police Department must waive the maximum age requirement for the original appointment of police officers for Pierre Charles Darius. If he satisfies all other Boston Police Department requirements, his name may be certified for the original appointment as a police officer.

  • Section 2 — Severability:
    If any portion of the act is held unconstitutional or invalid, the remaining provisions remain in full effect.

  • Section 3 — Effective Date:
    The act takes effect upon its passage.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Pierre Charles Darius (Mattapan):
    The bill directly targets him, allowing an age waiver to enable consideration for original appointment as a police officer if other qualifications are met.

  • City of Boston Police Department:
    Directed to apply the age waiver process to Darius and to proceed with certification if all other criteria are satisfied.

  • Massachusetts General Law/Public Safety Framework:
    The bill overrides existing general or special laws on age requirements for police appointments for this individual, including reference to Chapter 43 of the Acts of 2007. It operates as a local-option exception rather than a broad statewide change.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Legislative Path:
    The bill is a local-approval type measure filed in the House (House Docket No. 4455, House No. 3925) and appears to reference local authorization with mayor and city council involvement. It is noted as “Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]” in the record, indicating local consent considerations.

  • Effective Date:
    Takes effect upon passage of the act.

  • Historical Context:
    A similar matter was previously filed in the 2023-2024 session (House No. 5120), indicating ongoing interest in addressing age-related eligibility for this individual.

Notes for Readers

  • The bill is narrowly tailored to a single individual rather than creating a general policy change for all prospective Boston police officers.
  • If enacted, this would temporarily alter the standard age requirement in this case and could raise questions about consistency with broader recruitment standards and applicable state law.
  • The text includes a severability clause, meaning that if any portion is struck down, the remainder could still stand.

If you’d like, I can compare this proposal to current Massachusetts police-eligibility age rules or provide a brief historical sketch of similar prior efforts.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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