Massachusetts H3929: An Act relative to the maximum age requirement for original appointment as a police officer for the city of Worcester

What the bill says

From the introduced text, March 20, 2025:

SECTION 1. Notwithstanding section 58 of chapter 31 of the General Laws or any other general or special law to the contrary, no person shall be eligible to have their name certified for original appointment to the position of police officer in the city of Worcester if such person has reached their fortieth birthday on the date of the entrance examination. SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

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Sponsors

• James O'Day (D, 14th Worcester) · primary sponsor
• Michael Moore (D, Second Worcester)

Latest actions

1. June 30, 2026: Signed by the Governor, Chapter 118 of the Acts of 2026
2. June 23, 2026: Enacted and laid before the Governor
3. June 22, 2026: Enacted
4. June 18, 2026: Read third (title changed) and passed to be engrossed
5. June 18, 2026: Taken out of the Orders of the Day
6. June 18, 2026: Read second and ordered to a third reading
7. May 28, 2026: Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session
8. May 26, 2026: Read third and passed to be engrossed
9. April 21, 2026: Read second and ordered to a third reading
10. April 21, 2026: Rules suspended

Votes

• Committee Vote - Joint Committee on Public Service (March 18, 2026): 9 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is H3929?

H3929 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act relative to the maximum age requirement for original appointment as a police officer for the city of Worcester.

What is the status of H3929?

Signed into law as of June 30, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor, Chapter 118 of the Acts of 2026 (June 30, 2026).

Who sponsored H3929?

James O'Day (D, 14th Worcester), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for H3929?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3929