All Roll Calls
Yes: 6 • No: 0
MassachusettsS 27194th General Court (2025-2026)SenateWALLET
An Act directing the city of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for police officer for Antonio Pires
Sponsored By: Liz Miranda (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
Public ServiceHouse Steering, Policy and Scheduling
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Boston police age limit waived for Antonio Pires
The Boston Police Department must waive its maximum age rule for Antonio Pires. He must meet all other hiring requirements for original appointment. If he does, his name can be certified for appointment as a police officer. This law overrides other laws, including Chapter 43 of the Acts of 2007. It takes effect upon passage.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Liz Miranda
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
committee vote • 9/22/2025
Committee Favorable: Ought to pass
Yes: 6 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Signed by the Governor, Chapter 24 of the Acts of 2026
2/18/2026Enacted and laid before the Governor
2/9/2026SenateEnacted
2/9/2026HouseRead third and passed to be engrossed
2/5/2026HouseRead second and ordered to a third reading
1/22/2026HouseRules suspended
1/22/2026HouseCommittee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
1/22/2026HouseRead; and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
12/31/2025HouseRead third (title changed) and passed to be engrossed
12/29/2025SenateTaken out of the Orders of the Day
12/29/2025SenateRead second and ordered to a third reading
10/20/2025SenateBill reported favorably by committee and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session
9/29/2025SenateHearing scheduled for 05/07/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
5/1/2025legislatureHouse concurred
3/10/2025HouseReferred to the committee on Public Service
3/6/2025Senate
Bill Text
Chapter 24 of the Acts of 2026
2/18/2026
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