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2025 Regular Session Introduced by Rob Ortt and 1 co-sponsor

The bill waives the Massachusetts State Police age limit for Jonathan Lewis, allowing his certification and appointment if he meets all other requirements.

REFERRED TO BUDGET AND REVENUE

Bill at a glance

Bill number: S 2583

Introduced: July 31, 2025

Subject: Individual/administrative relief — waiver of the State Police maximum age requirement for one named person (Jonathan Lewis)

Classification: Private/personal bill (directed to a named individual)

Emergency clause: Yes — declares immediate effectiveness

Key legal reference: Section 10 of Chapter 22C of the Massachusetts General Laws (the State Police appointment/age requirement)

Purpose / intent

The bill’s sole purpose is to authorize the Department of State Police to waive the statutory maximum age limit that would otherwise bar Jonathan Lewis from appointment as a uniformed member of the Massachusetts State Police. It enables his certification and appointment so long as he meets all other statutory and regulatory requirements for the position.

Key provisions

Expressly overrides any statute (specifically section 10 of chapter 22C) or other law that would prevent appointment of Jonathan Lewis due to exceeding the maximum age for uniformed State Police appointment.

States that if Jonathan Lewis meets all other appointment requirements, he shall be eligible for certification and appointment.

Declares the act an emergency law so that it takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Who is affected

Primary: Jonathan Lewis — the named beneficiary who would be eligible for State Police appointment despite age limits.

Secondary: Department of State Police — authorized to effectuate the appointment notwithstanding the statutory age cap.

General public/state law: Minimal direct effect; the bill is narrowly tailored to one individual and does not change the underlying age requirement for others.

Legislative and procedural status (as provided)

Introduced in the Senate: 07/31/2025.

Referred to: Committee on Public Service; other entries indicate referral to Rules and to Budget and Revenue.

Hearing(s): Notices indicate hearings scheduled/rescheduled for 09/10/2025.

Rules suspended and House concurrence are recorded in the action log (some entries appear inconsistent).

Current status shown as: REFERRED TO BUDGET AND REVENUE (per the provided information).

Notes and considerations

This is a private/personal relief bill (not a general policy change) that, if enacted, only affects the named individual.

Because it contains an emergency clause, it is intended to take effect immediately upon enactment.

The source documents provided contain several inconsistent or potentially erroneous metadata items (sponsor lists and committee names that appear to reference federal offices or unrelated legislatures). The operative text of the bill, however, is narrowly focused on waiving the State Police maximum age requirement for Jonathan Lewis.

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