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H 4442

Massachusetts HouseSigned by Governor

Summary

H 4442, “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”, was introduced in the House on Aug 21, 2025 by Rep. Andres Vargas (D). It last saw action on Jun 5, 2026: Signed by the Governor, Chapter 93 of the Acts of 2026.


Record

Text

H 4442 has no co-sponsors and has not gone to a roll call.

h4442/introduced.txt
HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 5069 FILED ON: 8/20/2025
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 4442
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Andres X. Vargas
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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:
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.
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PETITION OF:
NAME: DISTRICT/ADDRESS: DATE ADDED:
Andres X. Vargas 3rd Essex 8/20/2025
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HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 5069 FILED ON: 8/20/2025
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 4442
By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4442) of
Andres X. Vargas (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that Anthony Morales be
authorized to take the civil service examination for the position of police officer in the city of
Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval
Received.]
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)
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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.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority
of the same, as follows:
1 SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law or rule or regulation to the
2 contrary regulating the maximum age of applicants for appointment as police officer, Anthony
3 Morales of the City of Haverhill, shall be eligible for appointment to the position of police
4 officer in the City if he meets all other requirements, in which case he shall be eligible for
5 certification and appointment to the police department of the City of Haverhill.
6 SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
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By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition of Andres X. Vargas (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that Anthony Morales be authorized to take the civil service examination for the position of police officer in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

Sponsors

Rep. Andres Vargas (D) sponsors H 4442 alone.

Committees

H 4442 went before 2 committees: Public Service and Steering, Policy and Scheduling.

Public Service
Public Service
Referred to · Aug 21, 2025
Steering, Policy and Scheduling
Steering, Policy and Scheduling
Referred to · Dec 29, 2025 · 56 Bills

History

H 4442 has taken 16 actions since Aug 21, 2025, the latest on Jun 5, 2026.

ChamberAction
Jun 5, 2026
Signed by the Governor, Chapter 93 of the Acts of 2026
Jun 1, 2026
House
Enacted
Jun 1, 2026
Senate
Enacted and laid before the Governor
May 28, 2026
Senate
Taken out of the Orders of the Day
May 28, 2026
Senate
Read third (title changed) and passed to be engrossed

Votes

H 4442 has not gone to a roll call.


Source: malegislature.gov · legiscan.com