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SENATE DOCKET, NO. 1472 FILED ON: 1/16/2025
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 2496
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Michael F. Rush
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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:
An Act to recognize service to our Commonwealth and Nation.
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PETITION OF:
NAME:DISTRICT/ADDRESS :Michael F. RushNorfolk and Suffolk 1 of 1
SENATE DOCKET, NO. 1472 FILED ON: 1/16/2025
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 2496
By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2496) of Michael F. Rush for
legislation that the flag of the commonwealth shall be flown at half-staff honoring the passing of
active duty military personnel from the commonwealth. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)
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An Act to recognize service to our Commonwealth and Nation.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority
of the same, as follows:
1 Section 6A of Chapter 2 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after (g),
2the following:-
3 "(h) On the death of an actively serving service member from the U.S. Army, U.S. Air
4Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corp, U.S. Space Force, U.S. Coast Guard, the Reserve
5Component, or the National Guard from the Commonwealth."