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MA HD 5712

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An Act designating a certain roundabout in the town of Uxbridge in honor of Officer Stephen A. LaPorta

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

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Did MA HD 5712 pass?

Not yet. MA HD 5712 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-09-03): Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Transportation

What is MA HD 5712 about?

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.

Description

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.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-09-03 — Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Transportation
Bill type
proposed bill
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Sponsors

  • Michael J. Sotercosponsor
  • Joseph D. McKennacosponsor
  • Ryan C. Fattmancosponsor

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-09-03

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

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  2. 2026-03-02

    Referred to the committee on House Rules

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/HD5712

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