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MA · H5288FINAL · 0 COSPONSORS

Authorizing the City of Westfield to establish an age limit for original appointment to the position of firefighter

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would change the age limit for becoming a firefighter in Westfield. Currently, there is no age limit, but this bill would prevent anyone who is 40 or older on the date of the entrance exam from being eligible for the position. This change would only apply to exams taken after the bill becomes law.

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