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MA H4442

MA H4442
Authorizing Anthony Morales to take the civil service examination for the position of police officer in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement


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Introduced
08/21/2025
In Committee
12/29/2025
Crossed Over
02/19/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

194th General Court

Bill Summary

By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition of Andres X. Vargas (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that Anthony Morales be authorized to take the civil service examination for the position of police officer in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill provides a special exemption for Anthony Morales of Haverhill to take the civil service examination and potentially be appointed as a police officer, despite being over the maximum age limit typically imposed for such positions. Normally, civil service exams for police officers have strict age restrictions that can disqualify older applicants, but this bill specifically allows Morales to bypass those standard age requirements if he meets all other qualifications for the job. The legislation is a local, targeted measure that would enable Morales to pursue a career in law enforcement in the City of Haverhill, effectively creating a one-time exception to standard hiring regulations. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage, granting Morales the opportunity to compete for the police officer position without being hindered by his age. Such special legislative measures are sometimes used to provide individual exceptions when standard regulations might otherwise prevent a qualified candidate from pursuing public service.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session (on 02/25/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4442
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4442.pdf
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