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

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By Representative Worrell of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4246) of Christopher J. Worrell (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Boston be authorized to appoint Gissell Melo a police officer notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

Chamber: House
Introduced: Jun 30, 2025
Last action: Feb 12, 2026 — Read second and ordered to a third reading
Session: 194th
Momentum: 55 · Moderate

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

42.5% Uncertain

Why this number

Stage base Passed First Chamber — base rate 63%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum +1 55/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 246 days quiet

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