Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3811: An Act establishing the Blue Star Family license plate
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 3811 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing the Blue Star Family license plate. Primary sponsor: Tom Walsh (Democratic). It lists 30 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (December 24, 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. 3811) of Thomas P. Walsh relative to establishing the Blue Star Family license plate in honor of police officers killed in the line of duty. Transportation.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 19 · Republican 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Walsh | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Essex |
| Jenny Armini | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Essex |
| 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 |
| Paul Frost | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 7th Worcester |
| Sean Garballey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23rd Middlesex |
| Chris Hendricks | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Bristol |
| Kevin Honan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 17th Suffolk |
| Steven Howitt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4th Bristol |
| Brad Jones | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 20th Middlesex |
| Hannah Kane | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11th Worcester |
| Kristin Kassner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Essex |
| David Linsky | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5th Middlesex |
| Marc Lombardo | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 22nd Middlesex |
| Billy MacGregor | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Suffolk |
| Adrian Madaro | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Suffolk |
| John Marsi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Worcester |
| Joe McGonagle | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28th Middlesex |
| Joe McKenna | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18th Worcester |
| Thomas Moakley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket |
| Norm Orrall | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12th Bristol |
| Angelo Puppolo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Hampden |
| Adrianne Ramos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Essex |
| Adam Scanlon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Bristol |
| Dan Sena | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37th Middlesex |
| Tom Stanley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9th 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 10/07/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Transportation