S 1910
An Act providing the next of kin of a police officer or firefighter killed in the line of duty with the flags of the Commonwealth and the United States
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Bill overview
This bill aims to honor the families of Massachusetts police officers and firefighters who die in the line of duty. It would allow the next of kin to display the flags of the Commonwealth and the United States as a symbol of remembrance and respect. The legislation seeks to provide a visible recognition of their loss and sacrifice.
Key provisions
- Provides next of kin of law enforcement officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty the right to display the Commonwealth and United States flags.
- Specifically addresses the flags to be used for this purpose.
- No specific details on implementation or scope are provided in the text.
Who is affected
- Families of Massachusetts police officers
- Families of Massachusetts firefighters
- Massachusetts Commonwealth
- United States
Notable changes
- Establishes a protocol for displaying flags to honor fallen law enforcement and firefighters.
- Does not appear to change existing benefits or procedures.
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Primary sponsor
Bruce E. Tarr
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Bill S.1910 194th (Current)
An Act providing the next of kin of a police officer or firefighter killed in the line of duty with the flags of the Commonwealth and the United States
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1910) of Bruce E. Tarr and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation to provide the next of kin of a police officer or firefighter killed in the line of duty with the flags of the Commonwealth and the United States. Public Service.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Bruce E. Tarr Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.1910
| 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 |
| 10/2/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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