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MA H5162

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Paul Frost

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Designates Route 20 between mile markers 104.6 and 105.1 in Oxford, Massachusetts as the "Brodeur Curve" in memory of Michael and Kyle Brodeur of Charlton
  • Michael Brodeur was killed and Kyle Brodeur suffered severe brain damage when struck by an impaired driver at this location in November 1997; Kyle passed away in 2025 from his injuries
  • Honors the Brodeur family's decades of advocacy for Route 20 safety improvements and education efforts on impaired driving dangers to high school and driver's education students
  • Requires the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to erect and maintain markers bearing the designation on the roadway
  • Filed on January 29, 2026 with bipartisan support from 10 legislators representing Worcester and Hampden county districts

Legislative Description

Designating a segment of Route 20 as the Brodeur Curve

Last Action

Senate concurred

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/19/2026
Rules2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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