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MA H 5705

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

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court)

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Did MA H 5705 pass?

Not yet. MA H 5705 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-10-22): Referred to the committee on Public Service

What is MA H 5705 about?

By Representative Worrell of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5705) of Christopher J. Worrell (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Boston police department be authorized to waive the maximum age requirement for police officers for Melvin Casseus. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

Who sponsors MA H 5705?

Christopher J. Worrell is the primary sponsor of MA H 5705.

Description

By Representative Worrell of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5705) of Christopher J. Worrell (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Boston police department be authorized to waive the maximum age requirement for police officers for Melvin Casseus. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

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Latest action
2026-10-22 — Referred to the committee on Public Service
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  • Christopher J. Worrellprimary

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  1. 2026-10-22

    Referred to the committee on Public Service

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5705

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