H4213
An Act relative to the continued employment of firefighters in the town of Egremont
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to allow firefighters in the town of Egremont to continue working past the usual retirement age. It overrides the town’s existing maximum age requirement for firefighters, ensuring that current firefighters can remain employed. The bill was presented by residents of Egremont and subsequently approved by the town. It is currently under review by the Massachusetts legislature’s Public Service committee.
Key provisions
- Allows firefighters in Egremont to continue working beyond the standard retirement age.
- Overrides the town’s existing maximum age requirement for firefighters.
- The bill was presented and approved by the town of Egremont.
- Currently under review by the Massachusetts Public Service committee.
Who is affected
- Firefighters
- Town of Egremont
- Residents of Egremont
Notable changes
- Modifies the town’s existing policy regarding firefighter retirement age.
- Provides an exception to the standard retirement rules for Egremont firefighters.
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Bill H.4213 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the continued employment of firefighters in the town of Egremont
By Representative Davis of Great Barrington and Senator Mark, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4213) of Leigh Davis (by vote of the town) relative to the continued employment of firefighters in the town of Egremont, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
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Presenters: Leigh Davis , Paul W. Mark City/Town: Egremont (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.4213
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 6/9/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 6/12/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/5/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 |
| 9/17/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 09/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:00 PM in B-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/30/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27) |
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