The bill, titled "An Act authorizing the City of Westfield to establish an age limit for original appointment to the position of firefighter," seeks to allow the City of Westfield to impose an age restriction for new firefighter appointments. Specifically, it stipulates that individuals who have reached their fortieth birthday by the date of the entrance examination will not be eligible for certification for original appointment as a firefighter.

This legislation overrides existing provisions in section 58A of Chapter 31 of the General Laws, or any other conflicting laws, thereby granting the City of Westfield the authority to set this age limit. The bill was presented by Kelly W. Pease and filed on July 15, 2025.