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H 4142

An Act directing the city of Boston police department to waive the maximum age requirement for police officers for Jason DeLeon

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Chynah Tyler

Waives Boston Police Department's maximum age requirement for Jason DeLeon; if he meets all other BPD criteria, his name can be certified for original appointment.

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 43 of the Acts of 2026
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Bill Summary · H 4142

Summary of H 4142: An Act directing the City of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for police officers for Jason DeLeon

Overview

H 4142 is a local bill aimed at waiving the maximum age requirement for original appointment as a Boston police officer for a named individual, Jason DeLeon. If enacted, and if DeLeon meets all other Boston Police Department (BPD) requirements, his name could be certified for original appointment to the police force. The act is a targeted exception and would take effect upon passage.

Key provisions

  • Section 1: Notwithstanding any general or special law (including Chapter 43 of the Acts of 2007), the City of Boston Police Department shall waive the maximum age requirement for the original appointment of police officers for Jason DeLeon. If DeLeon meets all other BPD requirements, he shall be eligible for name certification for original appointment as a police officer.
  • Section 2: The act takes effect upon its passage.
  • The bill is a local approval measure (the sponsor notes local approval received).

Legislative history and timeline

  • Introduced: May 12, 2025
  • Referred to: Committee on Public Service (May 12, 2025)
  • Senate action: Senate concurred on May 15, 2025
  • Hearing status:
    • Originally scheduled as part of the Public Service Committee process
    • Hearing rescheduled to September 10, 2025, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM in room A-1 with a virtual option; updated end time noted
    • Prior notice indicates the hearing length extended from 1:00 PM–1:30 PM to a longer session

Who is affected

  • Primary beneficiary: Jason DeLeon, who would be eligible for original appointment as a Boston police officer if he meets other BPD qualifications.
  • Secondary/administrative effects: The City of Boston and the Boston Police Department, which would implement the waiver for this individual; the measure does not indicate broader changes to statewide or citywide age requirements beyond this targeted exception.

Potential impact and considerations

  • Legal effect: Creates a one-person exception to the general maximum age rule for police officer appointments in Boston.
  • Precedent considerations: As a targeted, local bill, it does not amend general law for all applicants but could raise questions about consistency and fairness in age-based hiring standards.
  • Implementation: If enacted, BPD would assess DeLeon against existing non-age eligibility criteria and proceed to certify his name if all other requirements are met.

Related notes

  • Related bill status: HD 4667 is listed as replacing or related to this measure.
  • Current status as of the latest update: Hearing scheduled for 9/10/2025; Senate concurrence has occurred, indicating advancement toward potential enactment depending on the outcome of the upcoming hearing and subsequent steps.

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

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