Massachusetts H5517: An Act relative to the retirement benefits of the surviving spouse of the Honorable Francis Flannery

What the bill says

From the introduced text, June 11, 2026:

Notwithstanding chapter 32 of the General Laws or any other general or special law to the contrary, the state retirement board shall deem the Honorable Francis Flannery qualified for a pension under section 65D of said chapter 32. Julia Flannery, the surviving spouse of the Honorable Francis Flannery, shall be eligible to receive the benefit described by section 65C of said chapter 32.

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Sponsors

• Patricia Duffy (D, 5th Hampden) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. September 17, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5672 (under House Rule 27)
2. July 14, 2026: Hearing rescheduled to 07/14/2026 from 11:00 AM-11:20 AM in A-1 <br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
3. June 30, 2026: Hearing scheduled for 07/14/2026 from 11:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-1
4. June 18, 2026: Senate concurred
5. June 15, 2026: Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Public Service
6. June 11, 2026: Referred to the committee on House Rules
7. : Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

Common questions

What is H5517?

H5517 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act relative to the retirement benefits of the surviving spouse of the Honorable Francis Flannery.

What is the status of H5517?

Failed as of September 17, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see H5672 (under House Rule 27) (September 17, 2026).

Who sponsored H5517?

Patricia Duffy (D, 5th Hampden).

Where is the official record for H5517?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5517