Massachusetts H4723: An Act designating a certain bridge in the town of Chelmsford as the Ferreira Brothers Bridge

What the bill says

From the introduced text, October 15, 2025:

The Gorham Street (ST3A) overpass identified by MassDOT as bridge number C-08-039 spanning Interstate 495 in the town of Chelmsford shall be designated as the “Ferreira Brothers Bridge” in recognition of John C. Ferreira, Manuel C. Ferreira, and Anthony C. Ferreira for their service and contributions to the US armed forces and the town of Chelmsford. The highway division of MassDOT shall erect and maintain suitable makers bearing that designation in compliance with the standards of the division.

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Sponsors

• James Arciero (D, 2nd Middlesex) · primary sponsor
• Tara Hong (D)
• Michael Barrett (D, Third Middlesex)
• Rodney Elliott (D)
• Vanna Howard (D, 17th Middlesex)

Latest actions

1. October 9, 2026: Signed by the Governor, Chapter 238 of the Acts of 2026
2. October 1, 2026: Enacted and laid before the Governor
3. October 1, 2026: Enacted
4. September 28, 2026: Read second, ordered to a third reading, read third (title changed) and passed to be engrossed
5. September 28, 2026: Rules suspended
6. September 28, 2026: Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session
7. May 11, 2026: Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Rules
8. May 7, 2026: Read third and passed to be engrossed
9. February 17, 2026: Read second and ordered to a third reading
10. February 17, 2026: Rules suspended

Votes

• Committee Vote - Senate Committee on Rules (September 24, 2026): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Committee Vote - Joint Committee on Transportation (December 18, 2025): 12 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is H4723?

H4723 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act designating a certain bridge in the town of Chelmsford as the Ferreira Brothers Bridge.

What is the status of H4723?

Signed into law as of October 9, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor, Chapter 238 of the Acts of 2026 (October 9, 2026).

Who sponsored H4723?

James Arciero (D, 2nd Middlesex), with 4 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for H4723?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4723