The bill, titled "An Act authorizing Bradford G. Merkel to take the state police examination notwithstanding the maximum age requirement," seeks to grant an exception to the maximum age limit for applicants wishing to enlist as uniformed members of the state police in Massachusetts. Specifically, it allows Bradford G. Merkel to take the upcoming competitive examination for initial enlistment, provided he meets all other eligibility criteria.

This legislation is presented as an emergency law, emphasizing the need for immediate action to preserve public convenience by waiving the age restriction for Mr. Merkel. The bill explicitly states that it overrides the existing provisions in section 10 of chapter 22C of the General Laws concerning the age limit for state police applicants.