Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 5517: An Act relative to the retirement benefits of the surviving spouse of the Honorable Francis Flannery
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 5517 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on June 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to the retirement benefits of the surviving spouse of the Honorable Francis Flannery. Primary sponsor: Pat Duffy (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (September 17, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5672 (under House Rule 27).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Duffy of Holyoke, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patricia A. Duffy relative to the retirement benefits for Julia Flannery, the surviving spouse of the Honorable Francis Flannery. Public Service.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Duffy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5th Hampden |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H5672 (under House Rule 27)
- Hearing rescheduled to 07/14/2026 from 11:00 AM-11:20 AM in A-1 Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 07/14/2026 from 11:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Public Service
- Referred to the committee on House Rules