MA S1743

Bill

MA S1743

Relative honoring those killed in the line of duty

Introduced
04/15/2015

In Committee
10/29/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative honoring those killed in the line of duty. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend Section 6A of Chapter 2 of the General Laws by adding a new subsection that mandates the lowering of flags to half-staff in Massachusetts. Specifically, it states that in the event of the death of any public safety employee, as defined in section 100A of chapter 32, flags should be flown at half-staff from the day of their death until sunset on the day of their interment, following any orders or instructions issued by or at the direction of the governor. This provision aims to honor public safety employees who have died in the line of duty.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

James Timilty (D)*, Timothy Whelan (R),

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules (on 10/29/2015)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1743

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1743
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1743.pdf

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