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MA H4477
MA H4477Authorizing William (Rob) Cargill to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement
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Introduced
09/04/2025
09/04/2025
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
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 William (Rob) Cargill be authorized to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
AI Summary
This bill creates a special legal exception for William (Rob) Cargill, allowing him to take the civil service examination and potentially be appointed as a firefighter in the city of Haverhill, Massachusetts, despite being over the standard maximum age limit for such positions. Typically, civil service positions like firefighters have strict age restrictions to ensure physical fitness and career longevity, but this bill would waive those age-related requirements specifically for Cargill, provided he meets all other qualifications for the job. The legislation is a narrow, person-specific measure that would enable Cargill to pursue a firefighting career in his local city, and it would take effect immediately upon being passed into law. Such bills, often called "special acts" or "legislative exemptions," are sometimes used to address individual circumstances that don't fit neatly into existing regulatory frameworks.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read second and ordered to a third reading (on 03/02/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4477 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4477.pdf |
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