An Act relative to raising the age requirement for entrance to the Boston Police Academy

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By Representative Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4093) of Adrian C. Madaro (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to further regulate the appointment of police officers in the city of Boston, notwithstanding the maximum age requirements. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

Chamber: House
Introduced: May 5, 2025
Last action: Jun 18, 2026 — Read second and ordered to a third reading
Session: 194th
Momentum: 56 · Moderate

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

49.2% Uncertain

Why this number

Stage base Passed First Chamber — base rate 63%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum +1 56/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -15 116 days quiet

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