Veterans (Veteran Mental Health)

introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 343: An Act designating veterans suicide awareness and remembrance day

This bill designates September 22nd as "Military Service Members and Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day" in Massachusetts. It requires the governor to issue an annual proclamation recognizing suicide among veterans as a serious issue, fostering awareness, and calling for prevention measures to support veterans and their families. The law directly affects veterans, their families, and the Commonwealth through official state recognition of this day. The key mechanism is the governor's annual proclamation, urging public observance to honor service members and address veteran suicide.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDesignates Veterans Suicide Awareness Day requiring state recognition and prevention calls, directly supporting veteran mental health awareness and service recognition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Mental Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 2484: An Act relative to protecting veterans

By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2484) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to protecting veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill title explicitly states 'protecting veterans,' aligning with support indicators for strengthening protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 5, 2026

S 2495: An Act ensuring the fair treatment of military service members and veterans

By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2495) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation to ensure the fair treatment of military service members and veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly aims to ensure fair treatment of veterans, directly aligning with supporting veteran services and benefits as per its title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 1, 2026

H 3823: An Act relative to assisting veterans in need

By Representative Arena-DeRosa of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3823) of James C. Arena-DeRosa relative to authorized uses of veterans assistance funds in cities and towns. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAuthorizes use of veterans assistance funds for city/town programs, directly advancing veteran support through funding allocation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 1, 2026

H 3824: An Act to reform veterans’ services at the municipal level

By Representative Arriaga of Chicopee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3824) of Shirley B. Arriaga for legislation to provide for the appointment of full-time veterans' agents or directors of veterans’ services in certain cities and towns. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates full-time veterans' agents/directors in municipalities to improve service coordination, advancing local veteran support systems.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 1, 2026

H 3884: An Act relative to emergency medical transportation provided to veterans

By Representative Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3884) of Todd M. Smola and Steven George Xiarhos relative to emergency medical transportation provided to veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides emergency medical transportation for veterans, improving access to emergency healthcare services. Explicitly addresses healthcare service provision.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates emergency medical transportation for veterans, directly enhancing healthcare access and services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 1, 2026

H 3852: An Act relative to veteran health, opportunity, notification, observance and respect

By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3852) of Steven S. Howitt relative to veteran health, opportunity, notification, observance and respect. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly addresses 'veteran health' as a core topic, aiming to improve healthcare services and respect for veterans, aligning with healthcare advancement indicators.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill title explicitly addresses veteran health, opportunity, observance, and respect, aligning with support indicators for benefits, healthcare, and recognition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 1, 2026

H 3881: An Act increasing access to medical care for veterans

By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3881) of Adam J. Scanlon relative to increasing access to medical care for veterans by providing use of commuter rail, subway, bus, shuttle and boat services at no cost. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides free transit for veterans to access medical care, directly improving healthcare access per summary.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly increases veterans' access to medical care via free transit services, directly improving healthcare access as stated in title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Jan 20, 2026

HD 4953: An Act relative to establishing the temporary emergency veterans’ assistance program

By Representatives Badger of Plymouth and LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michelle L. Badger for legislation to establish the temporary emergency veterans’ assistance program. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill establishes a temporary emergency veterans' assistance program, directly funding support services for veterans as described in its title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 5, 2026

S 2489: An Act relative to veteran health care

By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2489) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to veteran health care. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill title and summary explicitly address veteran health care legislation, indicating intent to advance services without restrictive language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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