Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2993: An Act providing 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
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 2993 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act providing 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. Primary sponsor: Tom Walsh (Democratic). It lists 22 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 21, 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. 2993) of Thomas P. Walsh relative to providing 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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13 · Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Walsh | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Essex |
| James Arena-DeRosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Middlesex |
| Jenny Armini | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Essex |
| Michelle Badger | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Plymouth |
| Mike Chaisson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1st Bristol |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Adrianne Ramos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Essex |
| Adam Scanlon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Bristol |
| Margaret Scarsdale | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Middlesex |
| Jeff Turco | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19th Suffolk |
| Dave Vieira | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 3rd Barnstable |
| Richard Wells | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Norfolk |
| 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 05/07/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Service