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H 5514

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

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Chris Worrell

The bill would allow the Boston Police Department to waive its maximum age limit for one applicant, Jorge Enriquez, if he meets all other eligibility criteria.

Hearing rescheduled to 07/14/2026 from 11:00 AM-11:20 AM in A-1 Hearing updated to New End Time
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Bill Summary · H 5514

Overview

This Massachusetts bill seeks to direct the City of Boston Police Department (BPD) to waive the maximum age requirement for original appointment as a police officer specifically for an individual named Jorge Enriquez. It would allow his name to be certified for original appointment if he meets all other BPD eligibility requirements. The bill is local in scope and requires local approval.

Purpose and Intent

  • The core goal is to authorize the BPD to waive its statutory maximum age limit for a single applicant, Jorge Enriquez, to enable his potential entry as a police officer.
  • The bill explicitly states that, if Enriquez meets all other BPD requirements, he shall be eligible for original appointment consideration.

Key Provisions

  • Section 1: Directs the Boston Police Department to waive the department’s maximum age requirement for the original appointment of Jorge Enriquez. If he satisfies all other BPD criteria, his name may be certified for original appointment to the position of police officer.
  • Section 2: States that the act takes effect immediately upon passage.

Affected Parties and Scope

  • Primary beneficiary: Jorge Enriquez.
  • Affects: Boston Police Department’s hiring rules, specifically the age criterion for original appointment.
  • Legislative action is limited to Boston and involves local (city) approval, with the bill noting that local approval has been received.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Action history indicates the bill was referred to the Committee on Public Service on June 17, 2026.
  • The bill is labeled as House Docket No. 6218 and House No. 5514, filed June 10, 2026.
  • The act would take effect immediately upon passage, subject to the usual legislative process for enactment and potential local approvals.

Potential Implications

  • If enacted, the BPD would temporarily set aside its standard age limit for one specific applicant, potentially creating a pathway for his recruitment.
  • This kind of targeted waiver may raise considerations about consistency of recruitment standards and precedent for similar waivers in the future.
  • The bill appears to require alignment with other BPD criteria, ensuring that Enriquez meets qualifications beyond age (e.g., background, fitness, testing, and any department-specific requirements).

Summary

An Act directing the City of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for police officers for Jorge Enriquez would permit the BPD to consider Enriquez for original appointment beyond the department’s usual age limit, provided he satisfies all other eligibility requirements. The proposal takes effect immediately upon passage and has already received local approval, pending final legislative action.

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

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