S.1831

Providing killed in the line of duty benefits to Joanne Songy, surviving spouse of Detective John D. Songy, a police officer of the town of Rutland

Chamber Passed·5/28/26
Introduced Text

Massachusetts S1831 provides killed in the line of duty benefits to Joanne Songy, widow of Detective John D.

Massachusetts S1831 mandates the Worcester regional retirement board to pay killed in the line of duty benefits to Joanne Songy, the surviving spouse of Detective John D. Songy, a Rutland police officer who died from COVID-19 complications. The benefits are to be paid in accordance with section 100A of chapter 32 of the General Laws, and all amounts paid will be non-taxable to the extent allowable under state law. This act takes effect as of May 29, 2020.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · May 28
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 7, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Public Service Hearing

History

Jun 15

House

Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting

Jun 15

House

Rules suspended

Jun 15

House

Read second and ordered to a third reading