Massachusetts 191st Legislature (2019-2020) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 11 D · 4 R cosponsors

HD 4472 — An Act creating a medal of loyalty for families of veterans

Last action — Referred to the committee on House Rules

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 191st Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

By Messrs. Murray of Milford and Soter of Bellingham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Brian W. Murray, Michael J. Soter and others for legislation to establish a medal of loyalty for the next of kin of certain service members who died in service while in the line of duty or who died as a result of wounds received in service while in the line of duty. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the committee on House Rules

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0 sponsors · 21 co-sponsors · 183 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (21)

Not signed on (183)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HD 4472 do?
By Messrs. Murray of Milford and Soter of Bellingham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Brian W. Murray, Michael J. Soter and others for legislation to establish a medal of loyalty for the next of kin of certain service members who died in service while in the line of duty or who died as a result of wounds received in service while in the line of duty. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Who sponsors HD 4472?
HD 4472 is sponsored by Brian W. Murray (Democrat), Michael J. Soter (Republican), Steven S. Howitt (Republican), Patricia A. Haddad, Alan Silvia (Democrat), Patrick M. O'Connor (Republican), Carolyn C. Dykema, William L. Crocker, Jr., Marc T. Lombardo (Republican), Kathleen R. LaNatra (Democrat), Shaunna L. O'Connell, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf (Democrat), Brian M. Ashe (Democrat), Jack Patrick Lewis (Democrat), Elizabeth A. Poirier, David Allen Robertson (Democrat), Patrick Joseph Kearney (Democrat), Timothy R. Whelan, Michael S. Day (Democrat), Carole A. Fiola (Democrat), and Colleen M. Garry (Democrat).
What is the current status of HD 4472?
This bill died with 191st Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HD 4472?
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