Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2728: An Act establishing the Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial Fund
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 2728 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing the Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial Fund. Primary sponsor: Tom Walsh (Democratic). It lists 21 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (November 26, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Walsh of Peabody, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2728) of Thomas P. Walsh and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation to establish the Massachusetts law enforcement memorial fund. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12 · Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Walsh | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Essex |
| James Arena-DeRosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Middlesex |
| Michelle Badger | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Plymouth |
| Nick Collins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Suffolk |
| Peter Durant | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | Worcester and Hampshire |
| Sean Garballey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23rd Middlesex |
| Chris Hendricks | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Bristol |
| Steven Howitt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4th Bristol |
| Brad Jones | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 20th Middlesex |
| Hannah Kane | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11th Worcester |
| David Linsky | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5th Middlesex |
| Marc Lombardo | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 22nd Middlesex |
| Adrian Madaro | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Suffolk |
| John Marsi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Worcester |
| Norm Orrall | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12th Bristol |
| Adam Scanlon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Bristol |
| Margaret Scarsdale | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Middlesex |
| Tom Stanley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9th Middlesex |
| Ken Sweezey | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Plymouth |
| Jeff Turco | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19th Suffolk |
| Dave Vieira | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 3rd Barnstable |
| Steve Xiarhos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Barnstable |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- Hearing scheduled for 09/25/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security