Veterans (Memorials & Recognition)

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 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 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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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 · 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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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 1, 2026

H 3861: An Act enhancing burial expenses for veterans

By Representative Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3861) of Michael P. Kushmerek relative to enhancing burial expenses for veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly 'enhances burial expenses for veterans,' directly advancing veterans' benefits as defined in topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 20, 2026

H 4691: An Act establishing an Orange Star license plate for veterans exposed to Agent Orange

This bill would create a new "Orange Star" license plate option for Massachusetts veterans exposed to Agent Orange during military service. The plate would be available for purchase at standard vehicle registration fees, providing a visible identifier for eligible veterans. It directly affects veterans who served in areas where Agent Orange was used, such as Vietnam, and meets a specific need for recognition within the state's vehicle registration system.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates visible recognition for Agent Orange-exposed veterans via new license plate, directly supporting veteran recognition under state policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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