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HD 5310

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

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Billy MacGregor

Waives Boston Police Dept's age limit for original appointment of Edny Joseph; if he meets all other requirements, he may be certified as a police officer immediately.

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Bill Summary · HD 5310

Summary of Bill HD 5310: An Act directing the city of Boston police department to waive the maximum age requirement for police officers for Edny Joseph

Purpose

  • To authorize the City of Boston Police Department to waive the state/local maximum age limit for the original appointment of a police officer specifically for Edny Joseph.
  • If Edny Joseph meets all other requirements set by the Boston Police Department, he would be eligible for certification for original appointment as a police officer.

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 original appointment of police officers for Edny Joseph. If he satisfies all other departmental requirements, his name may be certified for original appointment.
  • Section 2: The act takes effect immediately upon passage.

Affected Parties

  • Edny Joseph: the individual targeted by the age waiver.
  • City of Boston Police Department: would apply the waiver and determine eligibility based on other requirements.
  • General public employment framework: the bill references waiving a prevailing age requirement, which is normally governed by state law.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Filed: November 5, 2025 (House Docket No. 5310; accompanying bill House No. 4741).
  • Introduced in the 194th Massachusetts General Court (2025-2026) by Representative William F. MacGregor (with local approvals indicated).
  • Status: Not specified in the provided excerpt; the bill includes a note indicating local approval was received.
  • Effective date: Immediate upon passage.

Potential Impact and Considerations

  • Targeted exception: This is a single-individual waiver rather than a broad policy change, raising questions about consistency with equal employment opportunity standards.
  • Legal framework: The bill explicitly overrides the general/special laws governing police hiring age, including Chapter 43 of the Acts of 2007, but only to permit Edny Joseph’s appointment.
  • Local control: The bill directs a local agency (Boston Police Department) rather than establishing a statewide policy.
  • Precedent: If enacted, could prompt discussion about age waivers for other applicants or broader flexibility in hiring criteria.

Note: This summary reflects the bill’s text as filed and described in the accompanying materials. If the bill progresses, further amendments or clarifications may be added in committee or floor amendments.

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

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