Veterans

in committee · Massachusetts · House Oct 2, 2025

HD 5056: An Act making August 10th Agent Orange Awareness Day in Massachusetts

By Representatives Hawkins of Attleboro and Pease of Westfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James K. Hawkins, Kelly W. Pease and others for legislation to designate August 10th as Agent Orange awareness day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDesignates Agent Orange Awareness Day to recognize veterans exposed to harmful chemicals, aligning with veteran service recognition and health awareness.90% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Oct 15, 2025

HD 5213: An Act establishing a cost-of-living adjustment for the disabled veteran annuity

By Representative Markey of Dartmouth, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Christopher M. Markey for legislation to establish a cost-of-living adjustment for disabled veteran annuities. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEstablishes COLA for disabled veteran annuities, increasing benefit payments to keep pace with inflation - directly advancing veteran financial support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 12, 2026

S 2424: An Act removing the fee for veteran license plates

By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2424) of Mark C. Montigny and Alan Silvia for legislation to remove the fee for veteran license plates. Transportation.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRemoves fee for veteran license plates, reducing costs and recognizing service, directly expanding veteran benefits.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 31, 2025

S 2470: An Act excluding Chapter 115 payments to veterans from gross household income calculation

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2470) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to exclude Chapter 115 payments to veterans from gross household income calculation. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExcludes veterans' Chapter 115 payments from gross income calculation, preventing reduced eligibility for other benefits. Directly strengthens veterans' access to support programs.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 2502: An Act ensuring annuity eligibility for Gold Star Spouses

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2502) of John C. Velis for legislation to increase annuity for disabled Veterans and Gold Star families. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill ensures annuity eligibility for Gold Star Spouses, expanding financial benefits for veterans' families per summary's 'increase annuity for disabled Veterans and Gold Star families'.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 31, 2025

S 2468: An Act amending death and disability compensation for members of the armed forces and the organized militia of the Commonwealth

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2468) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to amend death and disability compensation for members of the armed forces and the organized militia of the Commonwealth. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill amends death/disability compensation for veterans, directly enhancing benefits per bill title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits

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passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 13, 2026

H 3890: An Act amending death and disability compensation for members of the armed forces and the organized militia of the Commonwealth

By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3890) of Steven George Xiarhos relative to amending death and disability compensation for members of the armed forces and the organized militia of the Commonwealth. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill amends death/disability compensation for veterans, directly enhancing benefits under 'Veterans and Federal Affairs' subject.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 28, 2025

H 3867: An Act to increase the annuity for disabled veterans and their families

By Representative Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3867) of Marc T. Lombardo for legislation to increase the annuity for disabled veterans and their families. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly increases annuity payments for disabled veterans and families, directly expanding financial benefits per title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 5, 2026

S 2488: An Act relative to dependent eligibility for Chapter 115 benefits

By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2488) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to dependent eligibility for Chapter 115 benefits. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands dependent eligibility for Chapter 115 veteran benefits, strengthening access to support services for veterans' families.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 2486: An Act relative to Veteran annuities for surviving spouses

By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2486) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to Veteran annuities for surviving spouses. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides annuities for surviving spouses of veterans, directly expanding financial benefits for veterans' families.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits

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