Bill

Bill > S2425


MA S2425

MA S2425
Designating a certain bridge in the city of New Bedford in the memory of Silver Star recipient Corporal Francis J. McHugh


summary

Introduced
02/27/2025
In Committee
01/20/2026
Crossed Over
01/15/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

194th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to designate a certain bridge in the city of New Bedford in the memory of Silver Star recipient Corporal Francis J. McHugh. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to rename a specific bridge in New Bedford, Massachusetts, located at Philips Road over Route 140 (bridge number N-06-024(3Y0)), in honor of Corporal Francis J. McHugh, a U.S. Army veteran who served during World War II. The bridge will be officially designated as the "Corporal Francis J. McHugh Memorial Bridge" to commemorate his heroic actions during the war, specifically highlighting that he was awarded the Silver Star for saving a fellow soldier's life by showing extraordinary courage and risking his own life. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will be responsible for installing and maintaining appropriate signage that reflects the new bridge name, ensuring the memorial is properly marked according to the department's standards.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Read second and ordered to a third reading (on 01/22/2026)

bill text


bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2425
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2425.pdf
Loading...