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MA H 5667

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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

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court)

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Did MA H 5667 pass?

Not yet. MA H 5667 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-10-21): Hearing scheduled for 11/02/2026 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only

What is MA H 5667 about?

By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5667) of Andres X. Vargas (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize John M. Roche 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.]

Who sponsors MA H 5667?

Andres X. Vargas is the primary sponsor of MA H 5667.

Description

By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5667) of Andres X. Vargas (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize John M. Roche 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.]

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Latest action
2026-10-21 — Hearing scheduled for 11/02/2026 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only
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Sponsors

  • Andres X. Vargasprimary

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-10-21

    Hearing scheduled for 11/02/2026 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only

  2. 2026-09-10

    Senate concurred

  3. 2026-09-08

    Referred to the committee on Public Service

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5667

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