H4443
An Act relative to the maximum age requirement for original appointment to the position of firefighter or police officer
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to allow the city of Haverhill to adjust its rules about the maximum age for people initially hired as firefighters or police officers. Currently, Haverhill has a maximum age requirement, and this bill would give the city the authority to modify that requirement. The bill was referred to the Public Service committee and subsequently heard.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Haverhill to regulate the maximum age for original appointment to firefighter and police officer positions.
- The city of Haverhill must approve any changes to the age requirement.
- The bill was referred to the Public Service committee for review.
- A hearing was scheduled to discuss the proposed changes.
Who is affected
- City of Haverhill residents
- Firefighters in Haverhill
- Police officers in Haverhill
- Potential applicants for firefighter and police positions in Haverhill
Notable changes
- Allows Haverhill to potentially lower or maintain its current maximum age requirement.
- Shifts authority for age requirements from the state to the city.
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Primary sponsor
Andres X. Vargas
Cosponsor
Andres X. Vargas
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Bill H.4443 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the maximum age requirement for original appointment to the position of firefighter or police officer
By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4443) of Andres X. Vargas (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Haverhill be authorized to further regulate the maximum age requirement for original appointment to the positions of firefighter or police officer in said city. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenter: Andres X. Vargas City/Town: Haverhill (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4443
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 8/21/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 8/25/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/10/2025 from 1:00 PM-4:00 PM in A-1 |
| 9/10/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 09/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-01:30 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order |
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