Authorizing William Cargill to Take Civil Service Firefighter Exam Despite Age Limit

Massachusetts Legislative Events

Published April 2nd, 2026

Detected April 4th, 2026

Summary

The Massachusetts General Court passed H4477, a private/local bill authorizing William (Rob) Cargill of Haverhill to take the civil service examination for firefighter position despite the maximum age requirement. The bill received approval from the mayor and city council and was enacted through the 194th General Court.

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What changed

The Massachusetts House passed H4477, authorizing William (Rob) Cargill to take the civil service firefighter examination in the city of Haverhill, notwithstanding maximum age requirements. The bill was sponsored by Representative Andres Vargas and received local approval from the mayor and city council. The private legislation was processed through the Joint Committee on Public Service and passed both chambers during the 194th General Court.

This is a narrow private bill affecting only one individual's eligibility for civil service employment. No compliance actions are required by regulated entities. The bill's passage on April 2, 2026 does not create new obligations for employers or government agencies beyond the specific authorization granted.

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ChangeBridge / Massachusetts / H4477 Passed H4477 H Passed 2026-04-02

Authorizing William (Rob) Cargill to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement

By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition of Andres X. Vargas (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that William (Rob) Cargill be authorized to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

Bill Details

State Massachusetts

Session 194th General Court

Chamber House

Official Source malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4477

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Action History

2026-04-02 H Read third and passed to be engrossed 2026-03-02 H Read second and ordered to a third reading 2026-03-02 H Rules suspended 2026-03-02 H Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting 2026-02-02 H Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling 2025-10-02 J Hearing scheduled for 10/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 2025-09-08 S Senate concurred 2025-09-04 H Referred to the Joint Committee on Public Service