H 5189

Massachusetts House bill in Session 194.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: July 1, 2026.

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

Bill ID MA-194-H-5189
Session 194
Status in_committee
Committee Senate Rules
House in_committee 2026-07-01
Public Safety
Summary

Notwithstanding section 10 of chapter 22C of the General Laws regarding the maximum age of applicants for initial enlistment as uniformed members of the state police, Bradford G ...

Sponsor
Berthiaume, Jr., Donald R.
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-11-03 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-07-01 Status in_committee
2026-07-01 Latest Action Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Rules
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