Massachusetts H4718: An Act relative to the maximum age requirement for police officers in the city of Newton

What the bill says

From the introduced text, November 6, 2025:

SECTION 1. Notwithstanding sections 58 and 58A 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 a police officer in the city of Newton if such person has reached their thirty-ninth birthday on the date of the entrance examination; provided, however, that any veteran shall be allowed to exceed the maximum age limit set forth herein by the number of years served on active military duty, but in no case shall said veteran candidate for appointment be credited more than 4 years of active military duty. SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

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Sponsors

• Amy Sangiolo (D) · primary sponsor
• Gregory Schwartz (D)
• John Lawn (D)
• Cynthia Creem (D)

Latest actions

1. June 5, 2026: Signed by the Governor, Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2026
2. May 28, 2026: Enacted and laid before the Governor
3. May 28, 2026: Enacted
4. May 26, 2026: Read third and passed to be engrossed
5. May 26, 2026: Taken out of the Orders of the Day
6. April 9, 2026: Read second and ordered to a third reading
7. March 30, 2026: Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session
8. March 26, 2026: Read third and passed to be engrossed
9. February 26, 2026: Read second and ordered to a third reading
10. February 26, 2026: Rules suspended

Votes

• Committee Vote - Joint Committee on Public Service (January 9, 2026): 10 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is H4718?

H4718 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act relative to the maximum age requirement for police officers in the city of Newton.

What is the status of H4718?

Signed into law as of June 5, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor, Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2026 (June 5, 2026).

Who sponsored H4718?

Amy Sangiolo (D), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for H4718?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4718