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HD 6045

An Act authorizing Craig Riley to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement

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

Allows Craig Riley to take and qualify for the Haverhill firefighter civil service exam and appointment despite the usual maximum age limit.

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Bill Summary · HD 6045

Summary of MA Bill HD 6045 (194th Legislature)

Purpose

  • The bill, titled “An Act authorizing Craig Riley to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement,” seeks to carve out an individual exception that allows Craig Riley to participate in the civil service examination for the firefighter position in Haverhill despite the usual maximum age limit.

Key Provisions

  • Section 1: Notwithstanding any general or special laws, rules, or regulations governing the maximum age for applicants for appointment as a firefighter, Craig Riley of Haverhill shall be eligible for appointment to the position of firefighter if he meets all other requirements. If so, he shall be eligible for certification and appointment to the Haverhill fire department.
  • Section 2: The act takes effect upon passage.

Affected Parties and Scope

  • Primary beneficiary: Craig Riley, a resident of Haverhill, MA.
  • Affected entity: City of Haverhill Fire Department, including its civil service hiring process.
  • Indirectly affects: Applicants to the Haverhill firefighter position who are subject to age requirements, as the act creates a single-site exception rather than a general policy change.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • This is a draft bill introduced in the 194th General Court session (filed April 15, 2026).
  • The act would take effect immediately upon passage.
  • The text indicates a petition by Assembly member Andres X. Vargas (and co-sponsor Andy Vargas) requesting a targeted exemption.

Notes and Observations

  • The bill provides an individual-specific exception rather than a statewide policy change, effectively waiving the maximum age requirement only for Craig Riley if he meets all other hiring criteria.
  • The bill does not specify the exact age, the nature of “maximum age” (e.g., in-state/civil service rules), or any review standards beyond eligibility for certification and appointment.
  • The focus is on eligibility to take the civil service examination and subsequent certification/appointment, assuming all other requirements are satisfied.

Potential Implications

  • If enacted, Craig Riley would be eligible to compete for the firefighter position in Haverhill despite age restrictions that would normally exclude him.
  • The decision could raise considerations about consistency and fairness in applying age limits across civil service positions, though the act targets a single individual.
  • Local governance and civil service officials would need to apply the standard hiring process once Riley meets all other requirements.

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

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