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Massachusetts Bill H 5667 Exempts John M. Roche from Firefighter Civil Service Age Limits in Haverhill

Original title: 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

Last action · September 10, 2026: Senate concurredSponsor: Andy Vargas

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What This Bill Would Do

Massachusetts House Bill 5667 authorizes John M. Roche to take the for the firefighter position in the city of Haverhill, exempting him from the .

Why it matters

Grants an individual civil service eligibility for a municipal firefighting role past the standard age cutoff, subject to local approval by the city's mayor and city council.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

John M. Roche

Gains eligibility to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter in Haverhill despite the maximum age requirement.

Directly affected

City of Haverhill

Authorized to permit an over-age candidate to take the municipal firefighter civil service examination following local approval by the mayor and city council.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does House Bill 5667 do?

It authorizes John M. Roche to take the for a firefighter position in Haverhill, bypassing the .

Was local approval required for this measure?

Yes, the petition received the approval of the mayor and city council of Haverhill.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

2 actions

Sep 10, 2026Senate
Senate concurred
Sep 8, 2026HouseCommittee
Referred to the committee on Public Service

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Haverhill, John M. Roche, Public Service

locationHaverhill“City where the firefighter position is located.”Map →

PersonJohn M. Roche“Individual authorized to take the civil service examination for firefighter.”Map →

OrganizationPublic Service“Committee to which the petition was referred.”Map →

Sources

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malegislature.gov

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