An Act relative to providing the next of kin of a state police officer killed in the line of duty with a flag during the memorial service
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
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Overview
This bill seeks to ensure that the next of kin of a Massachusetts State Police officer who is killed in the line of duty receives a flag during the officer’s memorial service. Currently, the provision for providing a flag is not explicitly established in law, and this bill aims to address this gap. It would guarantee that this respectful gesture is available to families of fallen officers.
Key provisions
- Provides for the provision of a flag to the next of kin of a Massachusetts State Police officer killed in the line of duty.
- Applies to memorial services held for officers killed in the line of duty.
- Ensures that the flag is provided during the memorial service.
- Addresses a current lack of explicit legal provision for this practice.
Who is affected
- Next of kin of Massachusetts State Police officers
- Massachusetts State Police
- Families of law enforcement officers
- Massachusetts General Court
Notable changes
- Establishes a formal process for providing a flag to the next of kin.
- Clarifies the obligation to provide this symbolic gesture during memorial services.
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