H4315
An Act authorizing the City of Westfield to establish an age limit for original appointment to the position of firefighter
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Bill overview
This bill would allow the City of Westfield, Massachusetts, to set an age limit for people initially appointed as firefighters. Currently, the city does not have this authority. The bill seeks to give the city the power to establish a maximum age for new firefighter hires. This change would give the city’s leadership more control over the composition of its fire department.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Westfield to set an age limit for original firefighter appointments.
- Specifically targets the position of firefighter within the city.
- Grants the city the power to determine the specific age limit.
- Does not affect existing firefighters.
Who is affected
- City of Westfield, Massachusetts
- Potential applicants for firefighter positions in Westfield
- Westfield Fire Department
Notable changes
- Currently, Westfield does not have the authority to set age limits for firefighter appointments.
- This bill would create a new mechanism for the city to manage its firefighter workforce.
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Primary sponsor
Kelly W. Pease
Cosponsors
Kelly W. Pease
Michael J. Finn
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Bill H.4315 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing the City of Westfield to establish an age limit for original appointment to the position of firefighter
By Representative Pease of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4315) of Kelly W. Pease (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Westfield be authorized to establish an age limit for original appointment to the position of firefighter in said city. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenter: Kelly W. Pease City/Town: Westfield (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.4315
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/23/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 7/24/2025 | 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 |
| 12/11/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 3/30/2026 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H5288 |
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