H 4443·MA·house
An Act relative to the maximum age requirement for original appointment to the position of firefighter or police officer
FailedFiled Aug 21, 2025
Sponsor: Andres X. Vargas (D)
Latest Action
Senate: Read second and ordered to a third reading
Jul 9, 2026
Summary
The bill would prevent anyone who has turned 40 on the day of the entrance exam from being certified for an original appointment as a firefighter or police officer in Haverhill. It applies only to competitive exams administered after the law takes effect and would become effective immediately upon passage. The measure did not pass.
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