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

This bill (HD 5711) adjusts the pension calculation for Shannon LaPorta, the surviving spouse of fallen Uxbridge police officer Stephen LaPorta. It directs the Worcester Regional Retirement System to calculate her annual pension based on Stephen’s rank as a sergeant at the time of his death, overriding standard pension rules. The bill specifically affects Shannon LaPorta and does not change general pension laws for other officers. It takes effect January 8, 2026.