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H 5288·MA·house

An Act authorizing the City of Westfield to establish an age limit for original appointment to the position of firefighter

Signed into LawFiled Mar 30, 2026
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Public Service
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Signed by the Governor, Chapter 200 of the Acts of 2026

Aug 28, 2026

Summary

The bill bars anyone who is 40 years old on the day of the entrance exam from being certified for a first‑time firefighter hire in Westfield. It overrides existing state law and applies only to exams taken after the law takes effect. The measure has cleared the House and is now pending further Senate action.

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