Veterans

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 2455: An Act to honor our Veterans who serve as emergency responders

By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2455) of Michael D. Brady for legislation to honor our veterans who serve as emergency responders. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly honors veterans serving as emergency responders, aligning with recognition support indicator per title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Tags Public Safety

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 1, 2026

H 3887: An Act relative to the definition of a Veteran in the Commonwealth

By Representative Turco of Winthrop, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3887) of Jeffrey Rosario Turco and David F. DeCoste for legislation to include certain members of the National Guard in the definition of veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands veteran definition to include National Guard members, qualifying them for benefits/services under state law.95% confidence

Sub-Topics National Guard & Reserve Veteran Benefits Veteran Education

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 2, 2025

H 3714: An Act establishing distinctive license plates for Army combat veterans

By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3714) of Meghan K. Kilcoyne for legislation to establish distinctive license plates for certain Army combat veterans. Transportation.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill establishes distinctive license plates for Army combat veterans, directly recognizing their service per support indicators without ambiguity.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 2, 2025

H 3648: An Act relative to veteran license plates

By Representatives Day of Stoneham and Haggerty of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3648) of Michael S. Day and Richard M. Haggerty relative to veteran license plates. Transportation.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides recognition for veterans through specialized license plates, directly aligning with topic's 'recognition at state level' indicator.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 2, 2025

H 3607: An Act relative to vehicle registration plates of veterans

By Representative Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3607) of James Arciero and others relative to vehicle registration plates of veterans. Transportation.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates special vehicle registration plates for veterans, directly recognizing military service per topic description's 'recognition' indicator.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 2, 2025

S 2459: An Act recognizing and providing assistance for military service-related injuries from agent orange and burn pits

By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2459) of John J. Cronin for legislation to recognize and provide assistance for military service-related injuries from agent orange and burn pits. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly recognizes Agent Orange/burn pit injuries and provides assistance, directly advancing veteran healthcare benefits and recognition.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 6, 2025

H 2834: An Act relative to the veteran allowance for public retirees

By Representative Gallagher of Bridgewater, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2834) of Dennis C. Gallagher, Richard G. Wells, Jr., and Rodney M. Elliott relative to the veteran allowance for public retirees. Public Service.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill establishes veteran allowance for public retirees, directly expanding benefits for veterans as per title and summary.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 18, 2025

H 3284: An Act relative to public hiring preference for veterans, peace corps, americorps and commonwealth corps workers

By Representative Arena-DeRosa of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3284) of James C. Arena-DeRosa and Samantha Montaño relative to public hiring preference for veterans, peace corps, americorps and commonwealth corps workers. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransGrants public hiring preference to veterans, strengthening employment opportunities in state government positions per bill title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Employment

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 6, 2025

S 2462: An Act relative to headstones for long-serving or perished members of the Massachusetts National Guard

By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2462) of Peter J. Durant and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to headstones for long-serving or perished members of the Massachusetts National Guard. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides headstones for National Guard veterans, recognizing service - a direct support measure under veterans' recognition policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition National Guard & Reserve

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 25, 2026

H 1054: An Act providing parks pass waiver for veterans

By Representative Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1054) of Alan Silvia and others for legislation to exempt veterans from Division of State Parks and Recreation fees. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExempts veterans from state parks fees, providing a direct benefit under veterans' services95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Education

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