An Act authorizing Bradford G. Merkel to take the state police examination notwithstanding the maximum age requirement

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By Representative Berthiaume of Spencer and Senator Durant, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., that Bradford G. Merkel be authorized to take the state police examination notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service.

Chamber: House
Introduced: Nov 3, 2025
Last action: Jul 1, 2026 — Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Rules
Session: 194th
Momentum: 56 · Moderate

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

51.8% Likely

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 -13 102 days quiet

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