HD 5443 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

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

This bill (HD 5443) specifically exempts Jonathan Gagne from Haverhill's standard maximum age requirement for police officer positions. It allows him to take the civil service exam and be appointed to the Haverhill Police Department if he meets all other qualifications. The bill is a one-time, person-specific exception to existing rules, not a general policy change. It requires no other provisions beyond authorizing his eligibility under the city's existing hiring criteria.
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