Massachusetts H5705: An Act directing the city of Boston police department to waive the maximum age requirement for police officers for Melvin Casseus

What the bill says

From the introduced text, October 22, 2026:

SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, including the provisions of Chapter 43 of the Acts of 2007, the City of Boston Police Department shall waive the maximum age requirement for original appointment of police officers for Melvin Casseus. If Melvin Casseus meets all other requirements set forth by the Boston Police Department, he shall be eligible to have his name certified for original appointment to the position of police officer. SECTION 2. The provisions of this act are severable and if any provision, or portion thereof, should be held to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality or invalidity shall not affect the remaining, provisions, which remain in full force and effect.

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Sponsors

• Christopher Worrell (D) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. October 26, 2026: Senate concurred
2. October 22, 2026: Referred to the committee on Public Service

Common questions

What is H5705?

H5705 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act directing the city of Boston police department to waive the maximum age requirement for police officers for Melvin Casseus.

What is the status of H5705?

In committee as of October 26, 2026. Latest action: Senate concurred (October 26, 2026).

Who sponsored H5705?

Christopher Worrell (D).

Where is the official record for H5705?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5705