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MA H2970
MA H2970Relative 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
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
08/25/2025
08/25/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to provide the next of kin of state police officers killed in the line of duty with a flag during memorial services. Public Service.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 89 of Chapter 32 of the Massachusetts General Laws to provide that if a state police officer dies in the line of duty—either by being killed, dying from injuries received, or dying as a direct result of a job-specific hazard while performing official duties—the officer's next of kin (defined as a surviving spouse, partner, parent, or close family member) will receive a flag from the Massachusetts State Police Department during the memorial service. The provision aims to honor and recognize the sacrifices of state police officers who lose their lives while serving the public, by offering a symbolic gesture of remembrance and respect to their immediate family members through the presentation of a commonwealth flag during the memorial service.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 08/25/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2970 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2970.pdf |
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