Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
HD 5711: An Act relative to a certain retirement benefit to be paid to the surviving spouse of fallen officer, Stephen LaPorta, of the police department of the town of Uxbridge
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HD 5711 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on March 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to a certain retirement benefit to be paid to the surviving spouse of fallen officer, Stephen LaPorta, of the police department of the town of Uxbridge. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 2, 2026): Referred to the committee on House Rules.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representatives Soter of Bellingham and McKenna of Sutton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael J. Soter and Joseph D. McKenna relative to certain retirement benefits to be paid by the Worcester regional retirement system to the surviving spouse of Stephen LaPorta, of the police department of the town of Uxbridge. Public Service.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe McKenna | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18th Worcester |
| Mike Soter | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 8th Worcester |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to the committee on House Rules