Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts H5666: An Act designating a certain roundabout in the town of Uxbridge in honor of Officer Stephen A. LaPorta
Status: In committee, October 13, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, March 2, 2026:
The roundabout at the intersection of state highway route 146, exit 6 northbound, and state highway route 16, in the town of Uxbridge shall be designated and known as the Officer Stephen A. LaPorta memorial roundabout. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation shall erect and maintain suitable markers, including a memorial stone and plaque at the roundabout bearing the designation in compliance with the standards of the department. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation shall coordinate with the town of Uxbridge and the Uxbridge police department to determine the location, design and installation of the memorial stone and plaque at the roundabout.
Sponsors
- Michael Soter (R, 8th Worcester) · primary sponsor
- Joseph McKenna (R, 18th Worcester)
- Ryan Fattman (R, Worcester and Hampden)
Latest actions
- : Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
- : Hearing scheduled for 09/25/2026 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only
- : Senate concurred
- : Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Transportation
- : Referred to the committee on House Rules
Votes
- Committee Vote - Joint Committee on Transportation (October 9, 2026): 12 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is H5666?
- H5666 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act designating a certain roundabout in the town of Uxbridge in honor of Officer Stephen A. LaPorta.
- What is the status of H5666?
- In committee as of October 13, 2026. Latest action: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling (October 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored H5666?
- Michael Soter (R, 8th Worcester), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for H5666?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5666
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