Massachusetts · 194th General Court (2025-2026)

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An Act relative to a certain retirement benefit to be paid to the surviving spouse of fallen officer, Stephen LaPorta, of the police department of the town of Uxbridge

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Overview

This bill creates a retirement benefit for the surviving spouse of Stephen LaPorta, a fallen officer from the Uxbridge Police Department. The legislation is based on a petition from the town of Uxbridge, recognizing the loss of Officer LaPorta and providing support to his family. It establishes a specific retirement benefit tailored to the circumstances of his death and his spouse’s status.

Key provisions

Establishes a retirement benefit for the surviving spouse of a fallen police officer.
Specifically applies to Stephen LaPorta, a police officer from the town of Uxbridge.
The benefit is tied to the officer's retirement.
The legislation is based on a local petition from Uxbridge.
The town of Uxbridge approved the petition.
The bill is similar to HD.5711 and S.1529.
The bill is related to the designation of a roundabout in honor of Officer LaPorta.

Who is affected

Surviving spouses of fallen police officers
The town of Uxbridge
The family of Stephen LaPorta
Uxbridge Police Department
General public (through impact on local government)

Notable changes

Creates a specific retirement benefit not currently defined in state law.
Links the benefit to the officer's retirement status.

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Legislative history

7 recorded actions

Apr 8, 2026Senate

Referred to the committee on Public Service

Apr 9, 2026House

House concurred

May 22, 2026joint

Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2026 from 11:00 AM-4:00 PM in B-2

Jun 3, 2026joint

Hearing rescheduled to 06/03/2026 from 11:00 AM-11:45 AM in B-2 Hearing updated to New End Time

Jun 18, 2026Senate

Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S3128

Jun 23, 2026Senate

Discharged from committee and recommitted to the committee on Public Service

Aug 13, 2026Senate

Bill reported favorably by committee and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session

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An Act relative to a certain retirement benefit to be paid to the surviving spouse of fallen officer, Stephen LaPorta, of the police department of the town of Uxbridge

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