Bill > H2852

This bill proposes to exempt all positions within the government of the Town of Bedford that are subject to Civil Service Law (a set of regulations governing public employment) from any existing or future age limit restrictions for original appointments. Specifically, the bill seeks to remove age-related barriers to hiring, which would primarily impact positions like firefighters, where there may currently be maximum age limits for new hires. The bill ensures that current employees' Civil Service status will not be affected by this change, meaning existing workers will not be impacted. Additionally, the bill is designed to take effect immediately upon its passage, allowing the Town of Bedford to immediately implement more flexible hiring practices that are not constrained by age restrictions. This local legislative action appears to be a response to potential difficulties in recruiting firefighters or other municipal employees due to existing age limit provisions, and represents a targeted effort by the town to modify civil service regulations to suit their specific workforce needs.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2852