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MA H 5565

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An Act authorizing and directing the retirement board of the city of Lawrence to grant credible service to Lawrence police officer Abel Cano Jr

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

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Did MA H 5565 pass?

Not yet. MA H 5565 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-09-09): Hearing rescheduled to 09/09/2026 from 11:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-1 Hearing updated to New End Time

What is MA H 5565 about?

By Representative Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5565) of Frank A. Moran (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the retirement board of the city of Lawrence be directed to grant credible service to Lawrence police officer Abel Cano, Jr. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

Who sponsors MA H 5565?

Frank A. Moran is the primary sponsor of MA H 5565.

Description

By Representative Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5565) of Frank A. Moran (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the retirement board of the city of Lawrence be directed to grant credible service to Lawrence police officer Abel Cano, Jr. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

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Latest action
2026-09-09 — Hearing rescheduled to 09/09/2026 from 11:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-1 Hearing updated to New End Time
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  • Frank A. Moranprimary

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-09-09

    Hearing rescheduled to 09/09/2026 from 11:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-1 Hearing updated to New End Time

  2. 2026-09-09

    Hearing rescheduled to 09/09/2026 from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM in A-1 Hearing updated to New End Time

  3. 2026-08-26

    Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2026 from 11:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-1

  4. 2026-07-09

    Senate concurred

  5. 2026-07-06

    Referred to the committee on Public Service

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5565

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