MassachusettsBill would let Craig Riley qualify for Haverhill firefighter appointment
If passed, the measure would let Craig Riley be considered for Haverhill's fire department despite the age limit, provided he meets all other requirements.
What it does
Craig Riley would be eligible for a Haverhill firefighter appointment despite the age limit, if he meets every other requirement.
Argument forRiley could be considered for a Haverhill firefighter job if he meets every other requirement.
Argument againstOther applicants could see a fairness concern if Riley can be considered despite an age limit they must meet.
More detail
The bill would let Craig Riley qualify for appointment as a Haverhill firefighter despite the maximum age limit. This applies only to Craig Riley and appointment to the Haverhill Fire Department. Riley must meet all other requirements for appointment. The act would take effect upon passage.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Aug 27Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sessionLatest
- Aug 24Read third and passed to be engrossedPassed 1st Chamber
- Aug 6Read second and ordered to a third readingMinor
- Aug 6Rules suspended
- Aug 6Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
- Jul 27Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and SchedulingMinor
- Jun 3Hearing rescheduled to 06/03/2026 from 11:00 AM-11:45 AM in B-2 Hearing updated to New End Time
- May 22Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2026 from 11:00 AM-04:00 PM in B-2
- Apr 21Senate concurred
- Apr 16Referred to the committee on Public ServiceIntroduced
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