S 1831
An Act providing killed in the line of duty benefits to Joanne Songy, surviving spouse of Detective John D. Songy, a police officer of the town of Rutland
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Bill overview
This bill aims to provide killed in the line of duty benefits to Joanne Songy, the surviving spouse of Detective John D. Songy, a police officer from Rutland, Massachusetts. The legislation seeks to ensure she receives the financial support typically offered to the families of law enforcement officers who die in the line of duty. It builds upon previous attempts to provide similar benefits to this family. This bill is currently in the second chamber of the Massachusetts legislature.
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Primary sponsor
Peter J. Durant
Cosponsors
Bruce E. Tarr
Jr. Donald R. Berthiaume
Kimberly N. Ferguson
Peter J. Durant
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Bill S.1831 194th (Current)
An Act providing killed in the line of duty benefits to Joanne Songy, surviving spouse of Detective John D. Songy, a police officer of the town of Rutland
By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1831) of Peter J. Durant, Kimberly N. Ferguson, Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to provide killed in the line of duty benefits to Joanne Songy, surviving spouse of Detective John D. Songy, a police officer of the town of Rutland. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenter: Peter J. Durant Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Bills in the Third Reading City/Town: Rutland (Local Approval Required) Special Attachments: Committee - Senate member votes
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.1831
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 5/1/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/07/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 7/10/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
| 7/24/2025 | Senate | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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