An Act enhancing public safety in the town of Stoneham
Sponsored By: Michael S. Day (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Stoneham can hire older police recruits
The Stoneham Police Department can waive the maximum age limit for new police officers. This applies to original appointments in Stoneham. You must meet all other Stoneham Police hiring rules. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Michael S. Day
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Jason M. Lewis
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by the Governor, Chapter 94 of the Acts of 2026
6/5/2026Enacted and laid before the Governor
5/28/2026SenateEnacted
5/28/2026HouseRead third (title changed) and passed to be engrossed
5/26/2026SenateTaken out of the Orders of the Day
5/26/2026SenateRead second and ordered to a third reading
4/9/2026SenateRead; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session
3/19/2026SenateRead third and passed to be engrossed
3/18/2026HouseRules suspended
3/18/2026HouseRead second and ordered to a third reading
2/5/2026HouseRules suspended
2/5/2026HouseCommittee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
2/5/2026HouseBill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
1/12/2026HouseReported on the residue of H4915
1/12/2026HouseReported from the committee on House Rules
1/12/2026HouseAccompanied a study order, see H4915
1/12/2026HouseHearing scheduled for 04/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in A-1
4/9/2025legislatureSenate concurred
2/27/2025SenateReferred to the committee on Public Service
2/27/2025House
Bill Text
Chapter 94 of the Acts of 2026
6/5/2026
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