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MA S 3288

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An Act relative to the retirement of police sergeant Vincent Fernandez from the city of Lowell police department

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

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Did MA S 3288 pass?

Not yet. MA S 3288 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-10-22): Referred to the committee on Public Service

What is MA S 3288 about?

By Ms. Howard, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3288) of Vanna Howard (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation relative to the retirement of police sergeant Vincent Fernandez from the city of Lowell police department. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

Who sponsors MA S 3288?

Vanna Howard is the primary sponsor of MA S 3288.

Description

By Ms. Howard, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3288) of Vanna Howard (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation relative to the retirement of police sergeant Vincent Fernandez from the city of Lowell police department. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

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Latest action
2026-10-22 — Referred to the committee on Public Service
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Sponsors

  • Vanna Howardprimary

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  1. 2026-10-22

    Referred to the committee on Public Service

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S3288

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