H 4718·MA·house
An Act relative to the maximum age requirement for police officers in the city of Newton
Signed into LawFiled Nov 6, 2025
Sponsor: Amy Mah Sangiolo
Latest Action
Executive: Signed by the Governor, Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2026
Jun 5, 2026
Summary
The law bars anyone who is 39 years old or older on the day they take the police entrance exam from being appointed as a Newton police officer. Veterans can exceed the limit by the number of years they served on active duty, but no more than four years. It takes effect immediately after the governor’s signature.
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