Bill S.1202
188th (Current)
An Act relative to providing the next of kin of a state police officer killed in the line of duty with a flag during the memorial service.
By Mr. Brewer, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1202) of Stephen M. Brewer, Sean Garballey, Anne M. Gobi, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide the next of kin of a state police officer killed in the line of duty with a flag during the memorial service. Public Service.
SECTION 1. Section 89 of Chapter 32 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2006 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding after the last paragraph of this section the following:-
If a member of the State Police is killed, or dies from injuries received, or dies as a natural and proximate result of undergoing a hazard peculiar to his employment, while in the performance of his duty, their next of kin will receive a flag of the commonwealth during the memorial service.
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