Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts H5667: An Act authorizing John M. Roche to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement
Status: In committee, October 21, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, September 8, 2026:
SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law or rule or regulation to the contrary regulating the maximum age of applicants for appointment as firefighter, John M. Roche of the City of Haverhill, shall be eligible for appointment to the position of firefighter in the City if he meets all other requirements, in which case he shall be eligible for certification and appointment to the fire department of the City of Haverhill. SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Sponsors
- Andres Vargas (D) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Hearing scheduled for 11/02/2026 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only
- : Senate concurred
- : Referred to the committee on Public Service
Common questions
- What is H5667?
- H5667 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act authorizing John M. Roche to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement.
- What is the status of H5667?
- In committee as of October 21, 2026. Latest action: Hearing scheduled for 11/02/2026 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only (October 21, 2026).
- Who sponsored H5667?
- Andres Vargas (D).
- Where is the official record for H5667?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5667
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