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Yes: 9 • No: 0
MassachusettsH 4879194th General Court (2025-2026)HouseWALLET
An Act authorizing Jonathan Gagne to take the civil service examination for the position of police officer in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement
Sponsored By: Andres X. Vargas (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
Public ServiceHouse Steering, Policy and Scheduling
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Jonathan Gagne can bypass police age limit
The law lets Jonathan Gagne of Haverhill take the civil service exam for police officer despite the maximum age rule. If he meets all other hiring and certification requirements, he can be certified and appointed to the Haverhill Police Department. This waiver applies only to him and does not change age rules for other applicants. The act takes effect upon its passage.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Andres X. Vargas
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
committee vote • 2/5/2026
Committee Favorable: Favorable Report
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Signed by the Governor, Chapter 207 of the Acts of 2026
9/10/2026Enacted and laid before the Governor
9/3/2026SenateEnacted
9/3/2026HouseRead third and passed to be engrossed
8/31/2026SenateTaken out of the Orders of the Day
8/31/2026SenateRead second and ordered to a third reading
4/9/2026SenateRead; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session
3/30/2026SenateRead third and passed to be engrossed
3/26/2026HouseRead second and ordered to a third reading
3/5/2026HouseRules suspended
3/5/2026HouseCommittee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
3/5/2026HouseBill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
2/9/2026HouseHearing rescheduled to 01/27/2026 from 01:00 PM-01:15 PM in B-1 and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
1/27/2026legislatureHearing scheduled for 01/27/2026 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1
1/17/2026legislatureSenate concurred
12/24/2025SenateReferred to the committee on Public Service
12/22/2025House
Bill Text
Chapter 207 of the Acts of 2026
9/10/2026
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