H 2919 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act expanding access to the civil service examination

This bill (HD 331) waives all costs for civil service examinations for applicants aged 18 or younger. It also updates age requirements for firefighter and police officer exams: applicants must be at least 17 by the application deadline and 18 by the exam date, and must be 21 years old to be appointed as a police officer. These changes directly affect young people seeking entry-level government jobs in firefighting or policing. The bill modifies existing civil service rules to lower financial barriers and clarify age eligibility thresholds for these positions.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Mar 30, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Service
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Joan Meschino
DDemocratic
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3rd Plymouth