Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateMassachusettsIn Committee
S 3051: An Act relative to a certain retirement benefit to be paid to the surviving spouse of fallen officer, Stephen LaPorta, of the police department of the town of Uxbridge
Ryan Fattman
S 3051 status: In Committee — Read; and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling (updated Sep 17, 2026).
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OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
67OUT OF 100
Score:67/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 10/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan90%
Public opinion80%
Bill summary
By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3051) of Ryan C. Fattman and Michael J. Soter (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to a certain retirement benefit to be paid to the surviving spouse of fallen officer, Stephen LaPorta, of the police department of the town of Uxbridge. Public Service. [Local approval received.]
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Provides targeted financial support for a survivor.
- Ensures economic stability for the family of a public servant.
- Utilizes local town-approved budgetary channels.
Risks
- Increases municipal pension fund liabilities.
- Requires ongoing fiscal outlays from town funds.
- Sets a precedent for case-by-case benefit adjustments.
Society
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Acknowledges the sacrifice of a fallen officer.
- Directly benefits the surviving spouse's quality of life.
- Reinforces community morale and support for first responders.
Risks
- Creates potential perceived inequality between different municipal employees.
- Relies on special legislation rather than equitable, systemic policies.
- Places the family's welfare at the mercy of the political process.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Follows a formal state legislative petition process.
- Requires local town-level approval before state action.
- Subject to review by legislative committees.
Risks
- Requires unique legislation for individual instances.
- Risk of political favoritism in individual benefit cases.
- Lack of standardized oversight for similar requests.
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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Confidence
Low
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This is a private/local bill; effects are narrow and unique to one individual.
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