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MA S2425
MA S2425Designating a certain bridge in the city of New Bedford in the memory of Silver Star recipient Corporal Francis J. McHugh
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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
Crossed Over
01/15/2026
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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2425 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2425.pdf |
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