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H5288

Authorizing the City of Westfield to establish an age limit for original appointment to the position of firefighter

Chamber Passed·5/28/26
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Massachusetts H5288 authorizes the City of Westfield to set an age limit for original firefighter appointments.

Massachusetts H5288 allows the City of Westfield to establish an age limit for original firefighter appointments. Specifically, individuals who have reached their fortieth birthday on the date of the entrance examination will not be eligible for original appointment. This act overrides any conflicting laws, including section 58A of Chapter 31 of the General Laws. The change applies to competitive exams administered after the bill's effective date.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · May 28
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

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History

Jun 1

Senate

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

May 28

House

Read third, amended and passed to be engrossed

Apr 9

House

Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting