Veterans

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 15, 2026

S 1656: An Act to connect veterans with earned benefits

By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1656) of John J. Cronin for legislation to connect veterans with earned benefits. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly aims to connect veterans with earned benefits, facilitating access to services and recognition per its title and summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 1, 2026

H 3872: An Act expanding the mission of the Office of the Veteran Advocate

By Representative Pease of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3872) of Kelly W. Pease and Dennis C. Gallagher relative to the mission of the Office of the Veteran Advocate. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpanding the Office of the Veteran Advocate's mission strengthens veteran advocacy services, directly aligning with support indicators for veterans' representation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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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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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 2497: An Act relative to shelter benefits for veterans

By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2497) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to shelter benefits for veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly proposes shelter benefits for veterans, directly advancing housing support as a veteran service under Veterans and Federal Affairs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 2491: An Act relative to veteran employment opportunities

By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2491) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to veteran employment opportunities. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly targets veteran employment opportunities, directly supporting job access and career advancement for veterans per title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education Veteran Employment Veteran Housing

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 31, 2025

S 2487: An Act relative to uniformity in veteran benefits

By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2487) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to uniformity in veteran benefits. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly seeks uniformity in veteran benefits, standardizing support to strengthen access and consistency for veterans.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 22, 2026

H 3016: An Act establishing a homestead exemption for disabled veterans

By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3016) of Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to establish a homestead exemption for disabled veterans. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes property tax exemption for disabled veterans, providing direct tax relief. Aligns with support indicator of 'provides tax relief for middle/lower income' (disabled veterans typically qualify as lower-income group).90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEstablishes property tax exemption for disabled veterans, directly expanding financial benefits and support for this group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Housing

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 5, 2026

S 2490: An Act relative to outreach to veterans

By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2490) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to outreach to veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly focuses on veteran outreach to improve service access, aligning with support indicators for veteran recognition and service access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 8, 2026

H 2884: An Act relative to veteran inclusion

By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2884) of Meghan K. Kilcoyne relative to providing veteran's preference for certain members of the National Guard or United States military reserves. Public Service.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides veteran's preference for National Guard/military reserves members, directly supporting veteran recognition and employment opportunities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics National Guard & Reserve Veteran Education Veteran Employment

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 1, 2026

S 2467: An Act authorizing amending, updating, and aligning the Commonwealth’s definition of veteran

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2467) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to authorize amend update and align the Commonwealth’s definition of veteran. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill updates state definition of veteran to align with federal standards, enabling broader access to benefits and services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education

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