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H 4254

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

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

Waives the Boston Police Department's maximum age limit for Rodney Alcindor's original appointment, contingent on meeting all other BPD requirements—a one-person carve-out.

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 131 of the Acts of 2026
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Bill Summary · H 4254

Summary: H.4254 — An Act directing the city of Boston police department to waive the maximum age requirement for police officers for Rodney Alcindor

Overview

H.4254 proposes a targeted exemption to Massachusetts’ police eligibility rules to allow Rodney Alcindor to be appointed as a Boston police officer despite the state’s maximum age requirement. The bill would override general or local age standards for this specific individual, contingent on Alcindor meeting all other Boston Police Department requirements.

Purpose and Intent

  • Directs the Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for the original appointment of police officers for Rodney Alcindor.
  • Aims to authorize Alcindor’s name to be certified for original appointment if he satisfies all other applicable requirements established by the Boston Police Department.
  • Creates a one-person carve-out within the broader framework of police eligibility.

Key Provisions

  • Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, including Chapter 43 of the Acts of 2007, the Boston Police Department shall waive the maximum age requirement for original appointment for Rodney Alcindor.
  • If Alcindor meets all other BPD requirements, he shall be eligible for certification for original appointment to the position of police officer.
  • Effective date: The act takes effect upon passage.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Primary beneficiary: Rodney Alcindor.
  • City of Boston Police Department: would implement the waiver as part of the certification process if Alcindor meets other criteria.
  • Broader context: introduces a targeted exception to age eligibility rules, which ordinarily apply to all applicants.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: July 7, 2025.
  • Referred to the Committee on Public Service (House).
  • Legislative actions indicate: Senate concurrence on July 10, 2025.
  • Hearing status: Originally scheduled; rescheduled to September 10, 2025, 1:00 PM–1:30 PM (A-1) with a virtual hearing update to a new end time. A separate notice on September 3 shows a hearing planned for September 10, 2025, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM (A-1).
  • Bill number and docket: House Docket No. 4254; filed June 30, 2025.
  • Related bill/replace: HD 4863 (replaces) — same subject matter and docket reference.
  • Local approvals: Petition filed with local authorization; noted as “Local Approval Received.”

Notes

  • This is a targeted, one-person carve-out rather than a broad reform of age rules for all Boston police recruits.
  • If enacted, the waiver would be a statutory exception rather than a general policy change.

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

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