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H 4442

An Act 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

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Andy Vargas

Removes the maximum police officer age limit for one Haverhill applicant, if he meets all other requirements, enabling certification and appointment.

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 93 of the Acts of 2026
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Bill Summary · H 4442

Summary: House Bill H.4442 (2025-2026 Session)

Overview

H.4442 is a local act proposed by Representative Andres X. Vargas to authorize Anthony Morales, a resident of Haverhill, to take the civil service exam for the city’s police officer position notwithstanding the usual maximum age requirement. If Morales meets all other requirements, he would be eligible for certification and appointment to the Haverhill Police Department. The act takes effect upon passage.

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill creates a targeted exception to general or special laws that set a maximum age for applicants for police officer appointments.
  • Its aim is to allow Anthony Morales to participate in the civil service process for a police officer position in Haverhill and to be eligible for certification and appointment if he satisfies all other qualifications.

Key Provisions

  • Section 1: Notwithstanding any law or regulation limiting the maximum age of police officer applicants, Anthony Morales of Haverhill shall be eligible for appointment to the position if he meets all other requirements. In that case, he would be eligible for certification and appointment to the Haverhill police department.
  • Section 2: The act takes effect upon passage.

Who/What is Affected

  • Anthony Morales (the named individual) and the City of Haverhill.
  • Haverhill Police Department (potential appointment and certification processes).
  • Civil service and age-related eligibility rules, insofar as this bill provides a one-person carve-out.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: August 21, 2025.
  • Legislative actions:
    • August 21, 2025: Referred to the Committee on Public Service.
    • August 25, 2025: Senate concurred.
    • September 3, 2025: Hearing scheduled for September 10, 2025 (originally 1:00 PM–4:00 PM; A-1 and virtual hearing with updated end time).
    • September 10, 2025: Hearing rescheduled to 9:10/9:30 AM? The notice indicates rescheduling to 09/10/2025 from 1:00 PM–1:30 PM with a new end time for the virtual hearing; the hearing is still listed as a public process.
  • Local approval: Public Service bill noted as “Local Approval Received.”
  • Related bill: HD 5069 (the bill in this docket is associated with that replacement/related designation).

Additional Context

  • The bill targets a single individual rather than broad policy change, creating a one-off exception to age restrictions for this applicant.
  • If enacted, the change would apply only upon Morales meeting all other qualifications, and would immediately affect his eligibility upon passage.

Bottom Line

H.4442 seeks to override the standard maximum age rule for a single candidate seeking to become a Haverhill police officer, contingent on meeting all other requirements, with immediate effect upon enactment. It is moving through the Public Service committee with a schedule adjustment noted for a September 2025 hearing.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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