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S 14

Dedicates portion of the state highway system to Detective Brian C. Mulkeen

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Rob Rolison and 1 co-sponsor

Designates a portion of Massachusetts state highways as the Detective Brian C. Mulkeen Memorial Highway and requires MassDOT to install and maintain memorial signs.

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Bill Summary · S 14

Summary — S.14 (2025): Dedicates portion of the state highway system to Detective Brian C. Mulkeen

Purpose

S.14 is a memorial/commemorative bill that would designate a portion of the Massachusetts state highway system in honor of Detective Brian C. Mulkeen. The intent is to officially name a stretch of roadway and authorize signage to recognize Detective Mulkeen’s service.

Key provisions (as typically enacted; full text not included)

  • Directs the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) to designate a specific portion of the state highway system as the “Detective Brian C. Mulkeen” memorial highway and to erect and maintain appropriate markers/signs.
  • May specify the exact roadway location, limits of the designation, and the text to appear on signs (note: the excerpt provided did not include the specific location or sign language).
  • Typically includes a clause that signage installation and maintenance will be subject to standard MassDOT procedures and budgets (the provided bill text excerpt does not state funding details).

Note: The bill text excerpt supplied in the record appears to contain the Senate Rules rather than the full bill language describing the roadway location and signage. For the precise legal wording, the location of the designation, and any funding or maintenance provisions, consult the official bill file or the reprinted/engrossed bill (see S.19 reprint reference).

Who is affected

  • MassDOT: responsible for implementing the designation and installing/maintaining signs.
  • Local municipalities adjacent to the designated highway segment: may coordinate with MassDOT on placement and any related local recognitions.
  • Family, colleagues, and community: symbolic recognition and memorialization; no substantive regulatory impact on the public beyond signage.

Legislative history and status (key dates)

  • Introduced: February 6, 2025
  • Referred to: Senate Temporary Committee on Rules and later to Transportation (multiple referrals recorded)
  • Amendment activity (Senate, 2025-02-13): Multiple amendments were considered; several were adopted (e.g., Amendments #2, #5, #6, #14, #15, #17, #18, #22) while many others were rejected.
  • Passed Senate: June 12, 2025
  • Delivered to House (referred to House Transportation): June 12, 2025
  • Sponsors: Sen. James Skoufis (primary) and Sen. Robert Rolison (cosponsor)
  • Companion bill in the House: A.261

Next steps / procedural notes

  • The bill is with the House and has been referred to the House Committee on Transportation. The committee may hold hearings, report it to the House floor with or without amendments, and then the full House may vote.
  • If passed by both chambers, the bill would be sent to the Governor for signature to become law.
  • Because the bill is a commemorative designation, it typically requires minimal legislative complexity but implementation timing depends on MassDOT scheduling and available sign-making/installation resources.

Recommendation / practical note

Because the public excerpt did not include the specific roadway limits or sign text, anyone needing exact legal or implementation details (e.g., municipal officials, family representatives, or MassDOT staff) should review the official engrossed bill or consult the Legislative Information Office (Bill S.19 reprint referenced) for the complete text.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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