An Act relative to allowing police and fire to work beyond the mandatory retirement age

This bill allows police officers and firefighters in Massachusetts to work past age 65, with the option to continue until age 67 if approved by their department. It amends existing law by adding a provision that lets eligible members choose to extend their service, subject to their department head's approval. The change directly affects current and future sworn members of municipal police and fire departments who reach age 65. The key mechanism is a voluntary extension option, not a requirement, with departmental approval needed for any work beyond 65.