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H 4573

An Act authorizing Sean Duffy 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

Authorizes Sean Duffy to take the Haverhill firefighter civil service exam despite the age cap; permits certification and appointment if he meets all other requirements.

Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session
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Bill Summary · H 4573

Summary: H.4573 – An Act authorizing Sean Duffy to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement

Overview

H.4573 is a local, private-act style bill that would grant an age waiver to a named individual, Sean Duffy, allowing him to participate in the civil service examination process for the firefighter position in Haverhill, despite the state’s maximum age requirement for firefighter applicants. The act would apply only if Duffy meets all other recruitment requirements and would enable certification and appointment if eligible.

Purpose and Intent

  • To authorize Sean Duffy to take the civil service examination for the firefighter position in the City of Haverhill even though he would exceed the normal maximum age limit for applicants.
  • To permit certification and appointment contingent on meeting all other requirements of the position.

Key Provisions

  • Section 1: Notwithstanding any general or special law or rule governing the maximum age for firefighter applicants, Sean Duffy of Haverhill shall be eligible for appointment as a firefighter in Haverhill if he meets all other requirements. If eligible, he shall be eligible for certification and appointment to the city’s fire department.
  • Section 2: The act takes effect upon passage.

Affected Parties and Scope

  • Primary individual: Sean Duffy (City of Haverhill resident).
  • Local government: City of Haverhill and its Fire Department.
  • The bill interacts with the state civil service framework by providing a targeted age waiver for one individual rather than altering general policies.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: September 29, 2025.
  • Referred to: Committee on Public Service (2025-09-29).
  • Hearing: Scheduled for November 20, 2025 (5:00 PM) with Written Testimony Only.
  • Legislative actions: Senate concurred on October 2, 2025.
  • Local approval: Received (as indicated in the bill’s caption).
  • Related/Companion: HD 5175 is listed as a related bill (replacing this measure in some docket arrangements).
  • Effective date: Upon passage.

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Rep. Andres X. Vargas (Haverhill), with approval from the mayor and city council.

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Legal/Policy: Creates a targeted exemption from the usual maximum age rule for an individual applicant, raising questions about consistency with state civil service policies and potential implications for future waivers or local control over hiring.
  • Local Impact: Enables the City of Haverhill to consider Sean Duffy for certification and appointment if all other qualifications are satisfied.
  • Budget/Fiscal: No explicit fiscal provisions or cost impacts are stated in the bill.
  • Precedent and Process: As a private/local act, passage would apply specifically to this case; broader policy changes would require separate legislation.

Notes

  • This summary reflects the bill text and stated actions as of the current Legislative actions list. For enactment, the bill would need passage by both chambers and signature by the governor.

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

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