Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
HD 5296: An Act authorizing Bradford G. Merkel to take the state police examination notwithstanding the maximum age requirement
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HD 5296 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on November 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act authorizing Bradford G. Merkel to take the state police examination notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2026): Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Public Service.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Berthiaume of Spencer and Senator Durant, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., that Bradford G. Merkel be authorized to take the state police examination notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donnie Berthiaume | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Worcester |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Public Service
- Referred to the committee on House Rules