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Read. Follow. Verify.Massachusetts designates Uxbridge roundabout on Routes 146 and 16 in honor of Officer Stephen A. LaPorta
Last action · September 15, 2026: Hearing scheduled for 09/25/2026 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony OnlySponsors: Mike Soter and 2 others
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What This Bill Would Do
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation is authorized to name the roundabout at the intersection of state highways Routes 146 and 16 in Uxbridge as the Officer Stephen A. LaPorta memorial roundabout.
Changes only the official honorary designation of a specific state highway intersection; no operational, funding, or service changes are stated.
Who It Would Affect
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Massachusetts Department of Transportation
Granted the authority to designate and name the roundabout.
Uxbridge residents
Their local highway intersection receives a commemorative designation.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
4 actions- Sep 15, 2026Massachusetts General CourtHearing scheduled for 09/25/2026 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only
- Sep 8, 2026SenateSenate concurred
- Sep 3, 2026HouseCommitteeReported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Transportation
- Mar 2, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred to the committee on House Rules
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