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HD 5106

An Act authorizing William Pilleri to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter in the town of Arlington notwithstanding the maximum age requirement

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Cindy Friedman and 2 co-sponsors

Temporary, one-person exemption lets William Pilleri take Arlington's firefighter civil service exam despite age 32, with sunset June 1, 2029.

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Bill Summary · HD 5106

Summary: HD 5106 — An Act authorizing William Pilleri to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter in the town of Arlington notwithstanding the maximum age requirement

Overview

HD 5106 is a proposed Massachusetts act that would permit a specific individual, William Pilleri of Arlington, to take the civil service examination for the firefighter position in Arlington despite having reached the age of 32, which is above the usual maximum age requirement.

Purpose and intent

  • To override the standard age restriction for a single applicant, allowing William Pilleri to participate in the Arlington firefighter civil service examination.
  • The bill is framed as a targeted exemption for one person rather than a general policy change.

Key provisions

  • Section 1: Notwithstanding chapter 31 of the General Laws (civil service rules) or any other law to the contrary, William Pilleri may take Arlington’s civil service examination for the firefighter position, despite having reached age 32.
  • Section 2: The act takes effect upon passage and expires on June 1, 2029.

Who and what is affected

  • The primary beneficiary: William Pilleri, a resident of Arlington.
  • Arlington’s firefighter civil service process and hiring procedures, insofar as they are affected by age eligibility rules.
  • The general framework of civil service law (Chapter 31) is temporarily overridden for this individual, via a sunset provision.
  • The bill represents local action supported by the town (as indicated by the petition language and “Local Approval Received” note).

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Filed and introduced in 2025 (House Docket No. 5106; accompanying bill No. 4507; petition by Rep. Garballey and Sen. Friedman with David M. Rogers).
  • The act would become effective upon passage by the General Court and Governor, with a built-in expiration date of June 1, 2029.
  • Status note: The accompanying materials indicate local approval, but the overall status in the legislature (enacted, vetoed, etc.) is not provided here. As a temporary measure, it would need standard passage and signature to become law.

Potential impact and considerations

  • Legal effect: Creates a one-person exception to the maximum age rule for Arlington’s firefighter civil service examination, valid only through June 1, 2029.
  • Policy implications: Signals a targeted exception rather than a broad change to age criteria for all applicants.
  • Employment outcomes: Does not guarantee employment; it only authorizes taking the exam. Final hiring decisions would follow the standard civil service process if Pilleri performs well on the exam and is otherwise eligible.

Bottom line: HD 5106 proposes a temporary, one-person exception to age limits for Arlington’s firefighter civil service exam, with a sunset of June 1, 2029, designed to allow William Pilleri to pursue eligibility despite age considerations.

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

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