H 4232 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to the maximum age requirement for firefighters for the town of Bedford

This bill removes age limits for all civil service positions within the Town of Bedford, allowing residents of any age to apply for these jobs. It specifically overrides existing state laws that previously set maximum age requirements for firefighters and other municipal employees. The legislation ensures that current workers are not negatively affected and takes effect immediately upon passing.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2023
Committee Review
Dec 2023
Senate Passage
Nov 2024
Governor
Introduced Dec 26, 2023 Last action Dec 30, 2024
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
3
Committee
1
Nov 25, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Apr 4, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Dec 28, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Dec 26, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Service
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
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Ken Gordon
DDemocratic
MA
21st Middlesex