MassachusettsProposed law would base an Uxbridge officer’s spouse’s pension on his sergeant rank
If enacted, the Worcester regional retirement system would calculate Shannon LaPorta’s annual pension using Stephen’s sergeant rank at his death, effective January 8, 2026.
What it does
If enacted, the Worcester regional retirement system would calculate Shannon LaPorta’s annual pension as if her late spouse, Stephen, held the rank of sergeant when he died.
Argument forBasing the pension on Stephen LaPorta’s sergeant rank could give his surviving spouse a benefit that reflects that rank.
Argument againstUsing his sergeant rank could raise the pension paid by the regional retirement system, though the bill gives no amount.
More detail
If enacted, the Worcester regional retirement system would calculate Shannon LaPorta’s annual pension based on Stephen LaPorta’s rank of sergeant when he died. This applies to Shannon LaPorta, Stephen LaPorta’s surviving spouse, and his pension through the Worcester regional retirement system. The act would take effect as of January 8, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 28Read second and ordered to a third readingLatest
- Sep 28Rules suspended
- Sep 28Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
- Sep 17Read; and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and SchedulingMinor
- Sep 14Read second, amended, ordered to a third reading, read third and passed to be engrossedPassed 1st Chamber
- Sep 14Taken out of the Orders of the Day
- Aug 13Bill reported favorably by committee and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sessionMinor
- Jun 23Discharged from committee and recommitted to the committee on Public Service
- Jun 18Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S3128
- Jun 3Hearing rescheduled to 06/03/2026 from 11:00 AM-11:45 AM in B-2 Hearing updated to New End Time
- May 22Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2026 from 11:00 AM-04:00 PM in B-2
- Apr 9House concurred
- Apr 8Referred to the committee on Public ServiceIntroduced
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