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Massachusetts authorizes Uxbridge roundabout to be named in honor of Officer Stephen A. LaPorta

Original title: An Act designating a certain roundabout in the town of Uxbridge in honor of Officer Stephen A. LaPorta

Last action · September 3, 2026: Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on TransportationSponsors: Mike Soter and 2 others

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What This Bill Would Do

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation is authorized to designate the roundabout at the intersection of state highways Routes 146 and 16 in Uxbridge as the Officer Stephen A. LaPorta memorial roundabout.

Why it matters

Changes only the official honorary designation of a specific state highway intersection; no operational, funding, or traffic service changes are stated.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Massachusetts Department of Transportation

The agency is authorized to carry out the honorary designation of the roundabout.

Indirectly affected

Uxbridge residents

The local intersection carrying their daily traffic receives a formal commemorative name.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which intersection is being renamed or designated?
The roundabout at the intersection of state highways Routes 146 and 16 in the town of Uxbridge.
Which state agency is responsible for applying the designation?
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

2 actions
  1. Sep 3, 2026HouseCommittee
    Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Transportation
  2. Mar 2, 2026HouseCommittee
    Referred to the committee on House Rules

Version history

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Lobbying Activity

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Sponsors

Connected Entities

Uxbridge, Officer Stephen A. LaPorta, Michael J. Soter and 4 more
locationUxbridge“Town where the designated roundabout is located”Map →
PersonOfficer Stephen A. LaPorta“Individual honored by the roundabout designation”Map →
PersonMichael J. Soter“Representative petitioning for the measure”Map →
PersonJoseph D. McKenna“Representative petitioning for the measure”Map →
locationRoutes 146 and 16“State highways intersecting at the designated roundabout”Map →
PersonRyan C. Fattman“Legislator petitioning for the measure”Map →
OrganizationMassachusetts Department of Transportation“Authorized to designate the memorial roundabout”Map →

Sources

Open source document

malegislature.gov

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