H4443

Relative to the maximum age requirement for original appointment to the position of firefighter or police officer

Chamber Passed·6/22/26
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H4443 sets a 40-year age limit for original firefighter and police officer appointments in Haverhill.

Massachusetts H4443 establishes that individuals cannot be certified for original appointment as firefighters or police officers in Haverhill if they have reached their 40th birthday on the date of the entrance examination. This law overrides any conflicting state or local regulations. The act applies to competitive exams administered after its effective date.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · Jun 22
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Sep 10, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Public Service Hearing

Sep 10, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Public Service Hearing

History

Jul 9

Senate

Read second and ordered to a third reading

Jun 29

Senate

Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session

Jun 22

House

Read third (title changed) and passed to be engrossed