Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
HD 5712: An Act designating a certain roundabout in the town of Uxbridge in honor of Officer Stephen A. LaPorta
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HD 5712 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on March 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act designating a certain roundabout in the town of Uxbridge in honor of Officer Stephen A. LaPorta. It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 3, 2026): Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Transportation.
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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, Joseph D. McKenna and Ryan C. Fattman that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation be authorized to designate the roundabout at the intersection of state highways Routes 146 and 16 in the town of Uxbridge as the Officer Stephen A. LaPorta memorial roundabout. Transportation.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fattman | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | Worcester and Hampden |
| 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
- Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Transportation
- Referred to the committee on House Rules