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MA H 5517

in committee

An Act relative to the retirement benefits of the surviving spouse of the Honorable Francis Flannery

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · lower

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Did MA H 5517 pass?

Not yet. MA H 5517 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-09-17): Accompanied a study order, see H5672 (under House Rule 27)

What is MA H 5517 about?

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.

Who sponsors MA H 5517?

Patricia A. Duffy is the primary sponsor of MA H 5517.

Description

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.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-09-17 — Accompanied a study order, see H5672 (under House Rule 27)
Bill type
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Sponsors

  • Patricia A. Duffyprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-09-17

    Accompanied a study order, see H5672 (under House Rule 27)

  2. 2026-07-14

    Hearing rescheduled to 07/14/2026 from 11:00 AM-11:20 AM in A-1 Hearing updated to New End Time

  3. 2026-06-30

    Hearing scheduled for 07/14/2026 from 11:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-1

  4. 2026-06-18

    Senate concurred

  5. 2026-06-15

    Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Public Service

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  6. 2026-06-11

    Referred to the committee on House Rules

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5517

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