Veterans

passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 1, 2026

H 3819: An Act relative to 100% disabled veteran recreation

By Representative Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3819) of James Arciero and others relative to no cost hunting and fishing licenses for 100 percent disabled veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides no-cost hunting/fishing licenses for 100% disabled veterans, expanding recreational benefits and recognition.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 1, 2026

H 3880: An Act relative to courtesy retail parking spaces designed for non-handicapped veterans

By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3880) of Adam J. Scanlon that cities and towns be authorized to provide courtesy retail parking spaces designed for non-handicapped veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill authorizes courtesy parking spaces for non-handicapped veterans, providing recognition and a minor service benefit as part of veteran acknowledgment.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Healthcare

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 1, 2026

H 3822: An Act relative to enhancing public service pension equity for veterans

By Representative Arena-DeRosa of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3822) of James C. Arena-DeRosa relative to enhancing public service pension for veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly enhances veterans' public service pension equity, advancing benefits through pension equity provisions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 1, 2026

H 3838: An Act to support veteran owned businesses

By Representative Duffy of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3838) of Patricia A. Duffy and Natalie M. Blais relative to the fee for filing certificates of organization for veteran owned businesses. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill reduces filing fees for veteran-owned businesses, directly advancing veteran entrepreneurship and business ownership as a form of veteran benefit support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Employment

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 1, 2026

H 3875: An Act relative to the establishment of a veterans research trust fund

By Representative Reid of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3875) of Sean Reid relative to the establishment of a veterans research trust fund. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEstablishes veterans research trust fund, directly funding research to improve veteran services and benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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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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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 1, 2026

H 3868: An Act exempting veterans disability payments as income when they are applying for other Commonwealth services.

By Representative Marsi of Dudley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3868) of John J. Marsi and others that veterans benefits payments shall not be considered income for determining eligibility for other state services. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExempts veterans' disability payments from income calculations, expanding eligibility for state services without reducing benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Housing

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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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