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H 3928

An Act directing the city of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for police officers for Adam Watt

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

Waives Boston Police age cap for Adam Watt; if he meets other requirements, he can be certified for original appointment—targeted local waiver takes effect on passage.

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 126 of the Acts of 2026
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Bill Summary · H 3928

Summary: H .3928 – An Act directing the City of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for police officers for Adam Watt

Overview

H 3928 is a targeted, local act directing the City of Boston Police Department to waive the state’s maximum age limit for the original appointment of a police officer named Adam Watt. If Watt meets all other job requirements set by the Boston Police Department, his name would be eligible for certification for original appointment as a police officer. The policy is intended to enable Watt’s appointment notwithstanding the standard age cap.

Purpose and Intent

  • Provide a one-person, temporary exemption from the typical age restrictions governing original police officer appointments in Boston.
  • Allow Adam Watt to qualify for appointment if he satisfies all non-age qualifications established by the Boston Police Department.
  • Reflect local authorization, with the petition indicating local approvals (Mayor and City Council) and “Local Approval Received.”

Key Provisions

  • Section 1: Notwithstanding any general or special law (including Chapter 43 of the Acts of 2007), the Boston Police Department shall waive the maximum age requirement for original appointment for Adam Watt. If Watt meets all other requirements, his name is eligible to be certified for original appointment to the position of police officer.
  • Section 2: Take effect upon passage.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Primary beneficiary: Adam Watt.
  • Boston Police Department: Would administer the appointment process under the waiver, including certification upon meeting other requirements.
  • Public policy context: Represents a targeted exception to general age standards, potentially affecting perceptions of age-based eligibility and signaling an openness to individualized waivers in the police hiring framework.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: March 20, 2025.
  • Committee: Referred to the Committee on Public Service (2025-03-20).
  • Legislative actions:
    • Senate concurrence: July 21, 2025. Hearing/markup updates:
    • Initial hearing rescheduled to September 10, 2025, from 1:00 PM–1:30 PM (A-1) with a virtual hearing option updated to a new end time.
    • A subsequent notice indicates a hearing on September 10, 2025 from 1:00 PM–4:00 PM (A-1).
  • Related processes: HD 4423 is noted as a replacement or related matter; similar provisions previously filed as House No. 5080 in the 2023-2024 session.
  • Effective date: Section 2 states the act takes effect upon passage.

Fiscal and Implementation Considerations

  • The text does not specify funding implications or cost adjustments. As a targeted waiver, any fiscal impact would be contingent on the compensation, benefits, and training timeline for the individual if appointed.

Context and Next Steps

  • This is a narrowly tailored, “special act” aimed at a single individual rather than a broad policy shift.
  • If the act passes, the Boston Police Department would proceed with Adam Watt’s appointment process, assuming he satisfies all non-age eligibility criteria.
  • Monitor for final passage and any amendments or clarifications arising from the September 2025 hearing.

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

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