H4474

Relative to provisional employees of the city of Worcester and exempting certain positions from the civil service law

Introduced·9/4/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H4474 certifies provisional employees in Worcester to permanent civil service status and exempts certain positions from the civil.

Massachusetts H4474 establishes that provisional employees in Worcester who have served for at least six months by June 1, 2025, will be certified to permanent civil service status. The bill exempts certain civilian positions in Worcester, including those in the school department, from the civil service law, except for tenured employees and positions held by police officers and firefighters. This act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

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Sponsors

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Calendar

Oct 15, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Public Service Hearing

History

Apr 13

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5356 (under House Rule 27)

Jan 15

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Jan 15

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order