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2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mario Mattera

Designates the Route 140 bridge in East Princeton as the Captain Christopher J. Sullivan Memorial Bridge and requires MassDOT to install and maintain a marker.

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Bill Summary · S 2383

Bill Summary — S.2383 (2025–2026 General Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts)

Note on conflicting metadata
- The materials provided contain inconsistent metadata (an unrelated federal-sounding CANADA Act title and a sponsor list of U.S. Senators), but the bill text and primary filing information clearly describe a Massachusetts state bill to name a bridge. This summary focuses on the actual bill text filed in the Massachusetts Senate (Senate Docket No. 410 / Senate No. 2383), presented by Peter J. Durant and Kimberly N. Ferguson.

Main purpose

To designate a specific bridge in the town of Princeton, Massachusetts, as the "Captain Christopher J. Sullivan Memorial Bridge" and require the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) to install and maintain a suitable marker.

Key provisions

  • Section 1: Designation
    • The bridge located on Route 140 in East Princeton, spanning Keyes Brook, identified as bridge number P16017, shall be designated and known as the “Captain Christopher J. Sullivan Memorial Bridge.”
  • Section 2: Signage and maintenance
    • MassDOT is directed to erect and maintain an appropriate marker bearing that designation, in compliance with the Department’s standards.
  • Section 3: Effective date
    • The act takes effect upon its passage.

Who is affected / impact

  • Massachusetts Department of Transportation: responsible for erecting and maintaining the marker under existing departmental standards; the measure implies a small administrative and one-time signage cost borne by MassDOT (no appropriation or dollar amount specified).
  • Town of Princeton and local road users: the bridge will carry the memorial name for signage, maps, and local reference.
  • No changes to traffic rules, liability, land ownership, or criminal statutes are made.

Procedural status and timeline (from supplied actions)

  • Filed: January 13, 2025 (Senate Docket No. 410 / Senate No. 2383).
  • Presented by: Peter J. Durant (petition also names Kimberly N. Ferguson).
  • Committee referral and actions (provided records are inconsistent):
    • Entries show referrals to Transportation and Finance committees and an item noting “REFERRED TO HEALTH” (dates listed: 01/16/2025; 02/27/2025; 07/22/2025).
    • A hearing was scheduled for 11/04/2025 (01:00 PM–05:00 PM, A‑2) per the provided calendar entry.
    • One entry indicates the House concurred on 02/27/2025.
  • Effective on passage (once enacted into law).

Notes and recommendations

  • The bill text is a straightforward ceremonial/memorial naming statute with minimal substantive or fiscal impact beyond routine signage.
  • Because the provided docket and sponsor metadata contain contradictions (federal titles, U.S. Senators listed, multiple committee referrals), verify the current status and official text on the Massachusetts Legislature website or contact the Senate Clerk/committee staff for the 194th General Court to confirm committee disposition and any fiscal notes.

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

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