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MA S1910
MA S1910Providing 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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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
10/02/2025
10/02/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
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.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 32 of the Massachusetts General Laws by adding a new section that provides a meaningful tribute to the families of fallen public safety personnel. Specifically, the bill ensures that if a sworn police officer (from either a city/town police department or the state police) or a firefighter dies in the line of duty—whether killed directly, dying from line-of-duty injuries, or dying as a result of a job-specific hazard—their next of kin will receive both a Massachusetts state flag and a United States flag during the memorial service. The commonwealth will cover the cost of these flags, serving as a symbolic gesture of respect and gratitude for the ultimate sacrifice made by these public servants. This legislation recognizes the dangerous nature of law enforcement and firefighting work and provides a small but significant form of recognition to the families of those who lose their lives while protecting their communities.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 10/02/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1910 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1910.pdf |
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