Veterans

passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 22, 2026

H 3871: An Act authorizing amending, updating, and aligning the Commonwealth’s definition of veteran

By Representative Pease of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3871) of Kelly W. Pease, Dennis C. Gallagher and Kenneth P. Sweezey relative to the definition of veteran. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransUpdates veteran definition to improve access to benefits and services, aligning with recognition of veteran service95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Housing

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 1017: An Act to provide priority antlerless deer permits for disabled veteran hunters

By Representative Pease of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1017) of Kelly W. Pease for legislation to provide antlerless deer permits for disabled veteran hunters. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides priority antlerless deer permits for disabled veterans, directly recognizing service and expanding benefits for a specific veteran group.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 1, 2026

H 3876: An Act relative to headstones for long-serving or perished members of the Massachusetts National Guard

By Representative Robertson of Tewksbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3876) of David Allen Robertson for legislation to provide for the furnishing of headstones for deceased members of the National Guard. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides headstones for deceased National Guard members, a recognition of service and honor for veterans per bill title/summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition National Guard & Reserve

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 1, 2026

H 3859: An Act to streamline veterans benefits

By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3859) of Meghan K. Kilcoyne relative to veterans' benefits. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill title 'streamline veterans benefits' directly aims to improve access and efficiency of veteran services, aligning with support indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 11, 2026

H 3834: An Act in support of veterans and dependents through municipal tax bills

By Representative Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3834) of Mark J. Cusack relative to voluntary contribution check-off boxes on municipal tax bills for support of local veterans’ agents. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates voluntary tax check-off for funding local veterans' agents, directly advancing veteran support through new funding mechanism95% confidence

Sub-Topics Military Families

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passed · Massachusetts · House May 11, 2026

H 3836: An Act establishing a disabled veteran homestead exemption

By Representatives DeCoste of Norwell and Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3836) of David F. DeCoste and Patrick Joseph Kearney for legislation to establish a disabled veteran homestead exemption. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEstablishes tax exemption for disabled veterans' homesteads, directly providing financial benefit and support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Housing

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passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 13, 2026

H 3878: An Act relative to veteran disability benefits

By Representative Robertson of Tewksbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3878) of David Allen Robertson relative to veteran disability benefits. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill directly addresses veteran disability benefits, a core veterans' service area, indicating intent to support access to benefits without restrictive language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 30, 2025

H 3657: An Act relative to eligibility for veteran license plates

By Representative Elliott of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3657) of Rodney M. Elliott relative to eligibility for veteran license plates. Transportation.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands veteran recognition via license plate eligibility, directly aligning with 'recognizes veteran service' support indicator.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 30, 2025

S 2189: An Act designating veterans suicide awareness and remembrance day

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2189) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation to designate September 22nd as veterans suicide awareness and remembrance day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDesignates September 22nd as Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day, directly recognizing veterans' service and mental health concerns through official remembrance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Mental Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 3, 2025

S 594: An Act improving veteran access to state parks

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 594) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to improve veteran access to state parks. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly improves veteran access to state parks, a form of recognition and benefit aligning with support indicators for veteran services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Education Veteran Housing

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