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H 3866 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to waiving education requirements for skilled veterans to be LPNs

Summary
By Representative Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3866) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian that the Board of Registration in Nursing be authorized to establish a waiver program for military personnel who satisfactorily complete medical training offered through the military. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Issues: ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill waives education requirements for veterans to become LPNs, expanding healthcare workforce access and supporting nursing services by facilitating entry into healthcare roles.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill waives education requirements for veterans to become LPNs, directly supporting veteran employment in healthcare through streamlined licensure.95% confidence
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Jun 1, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Photo of Kate Lipper-Garabedian
Kate Lipper-Garabedian
DDemocratic
MA
32nd Middlesex