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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 1, 2026

H 3865: An Act relative to reimbursing armed service members

The bill title claims to address reimbursing armed service members, but the provided text amends a municipal employee benefits section (Chapter 33, Section 59) unrelated to military reimbursement. The actual amendment clarifies that county, city, or town employees are entitled to benefits under this section or earlier applicable law. It does not create new reimbursement for military service members or alter military-related policies. The bill appears to be a procedural adjustment to municipal employee protections, not a military reimbursement measure as suggested by its title.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill requires reimbursement for armed service members under Veterans and Federal Affairs, directly supporting veteran benefits through financial restitution.95% confidence
Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D)
passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 1, 2026

H 3866: An Act relative to waiving education requirements for skilled veterans to be LPNs

This bill creates a waiver program allowing military veterans who completed medical training in the service to take the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) exam without graduating from a formal nursing program. It directly affects veterans with relevant military medical experience seeking LPN licensure in Massachusetts. The nursing board must establish this waiver program, and the Department of Public Health must create implementing regulations by January 1, 2026. The key change removes a standard education requirement for qualified veterans, streamlining their path to LPN certification.
Topics ✓ 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
Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D)
passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 1, 2026

H 3823: An Act relative to assisting veterans in need

This bill amends an existing law (Section 3F of Chapter 60) to expand assistance for veterans. It adds "legal" and "housing" to the list of services veterans can access through the current transportation assistance program. The change directly affects veterans in need who require support with legal issues or housing, integrating these services into the existing framework. It does not create new programs but modifies how current assistance is provided.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingThe bill explicitly adds 'housing' to the list of services veterans can access, directly expanding assistance for housing needs among veterans.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAuthorizes use of veterans assistance funds for city/town programs, directly advancing veteran support through funding allocation.95% confidence
James Arena-DeRosa (D)
passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 1, 2026

H 3847: An Act recognizing and providing assistance for military service-related injuries from agent orange and burn pits

This bill creates the Massachusetts Orange Heart Medal for service members or veterans who developed health issues from exposure to Agent Orange or burn pits during military service while connected to Massachusetts. It also establishes a Veterans Agent Orange Advisory Board to administer an assistance program providing medical information, genetic counseling, registry services, and help filing claims for affected veterans. The program specifically targets Vietnam, Gulf War, and post-9/11 veterans exposed to chemical agents, aiming to connect them with state and federal resources. The medal and program work together to recognize service-related injuries while offering concrete support through information and assistance.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill establishes an advisory board and an assistance program to provide medical information, genetic counseling, and help filing claims for veterans with health issues from Agent Orange or burn pit exposure. This directly supports healthcare f...95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly recognizes and provides assistance for veterans' service-related injuries from Agent Orange/burn pits, directly advancing healthcare benefits for veterans.95% confidence
Jessica Giannino (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 1, 2026

H 3824: An Act to reform veterans’ services at the municipal level

This bill requires cities and towns with populations over 12,000 that currently use part-time veterans' agents or directors to appoint full-time staff starting each fiscal year. Municipalities failing to comply face a civil penalty of up to $5,000 for each month of noncompliance, with each month treated as a separate offense. The law directly affects larger municipalities that previously maintained part-time veterans' service roles. It mandates a concrete change in staffing structure for veteran services at the municipal level, with specific enforcement penalties.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill mandates full-time veterans' service staff in larger municipalities and imposes penalties for non-compliance, requiring increased local government spending on personnel and potentially affecting municipal budgets.80% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates full-time veterans' agents/directors in municipalities to improve service coordination, advancing local veteran support systems.95% confidence
Shirley Arriaga (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 1, 2026

H 3819: An Act relative to 100% disabled veteran recreation

HD 3638 would require Massachusetts to provide all hunting and fishing licenses to 100% disabled veterans free of charge, regardless of existing laws. The bill directly affects Massachusetts residents who are certified as 100% disabled veterans, eliminating any fee for state-issued licenses. This policy change overrides any current rules that might require payment for these licenses, ensuring veterans face no cost for recreational hunting or fishing permits. The bill focuses solely on removing financial barriers for this specific group.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides no-cost hunting/fishing licenses for 100% disabled veterans, expanding recreational benefits and recognition.95% confidence
Jim Arciero (D) · 6 co-sponsors
passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 1, 2026

H 3880: An Act relative to courtesy retail parking spaces designed for non-handicapped veterans

This bill allows towns and cities to designate parking spaces in large retail parking lots for veterans who own vehicles with special veteran registration plates. Municipalities can reserve up to two spaces in lots with over 1,000 spaces, plus one additional space for every 500 more spaces beyond that threshold. The spaces must display clear signage stating "Veteran Parking Only" and authorize removal of unauthorized vehicles at the owner's expense. Violating the rule incurs a $100 fine, but this is not considered a surchargeable offense. The law applies specifically to non-handicapped veterans using designated plates, affecting retail parking facilities statewide.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill authorizes courtesy parking spaces for non-handicapped veterans, providing recognition and a minor service benefit as part of veteran acknowledgment.90% confidence
Adam Scanlon (D)
passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 1, 2026

H 3822: An Act relative to enhancing public service pension equity for veterans

HD 2033 adds pension benefits for veteran public employees in Massachusetts. It requires retirement systems to count one additional year toward a veteran's age (for pension calculations) and two additional years if they have a 10%+ service-connected disability rating from the VA. This directly affects current and retired state/local government workers who served honorably in the U.S. military. The bill changes how retirement benefits are calculated by adjusting age inputs, applying to all defined public retirement systems under state law.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill H 3822 enhances pension benefits for veteran public employees, directly advancing worker benefits within the Labor & Employment topic.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly enhances veterans' public service pension equity, advancing benefits through pension equity provisions.95% confidence
James Arena-DeRosa (D)
passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 1, 2026

H 3838: An Act to support veteran owned businesses

HD 451 waives the business formation fee and annual report filing fee for veteran-owned businesses in Massachusetts. To qualify, veterans must provide acceptable proof of their veteran status to the Secretary of State. The bill applies to businesses where at least one owner is a veteran as defined by state law. This policy change directly reduces two specific administrative costs for veterans starting or maintaining a business in the state.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill reduces filing fees for veteran-owned businesses, directly advancing veteran entrepreneurship and business ownership as a form of veteran benefit support.95% confidence
Pat Duffy (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 1, 2026

H 3875: An Act relative to the establishment of a veterans research trust fund

This bill establishes a dedicated Veterans Research Trust Fund to support research on veterans' issues. The fund will be financed by specific sources: money from Chapter 94G, direct appropriations from the legislature, donations, and interest earnings. The commission managing the fund must use its resources for veterans' research and cover its own operational costs, which cannot exceed 10% of the total funds spent each year. Unspent funds will not revert to the general state budget.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill establishes a dedicated trust fund for veterans' research, indicating a clear intent to fund essential programs and allocate resources for a specific public service.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEstablishes veterans research trust fund, directly funding research to improve veteran services and benefits.95% confidence
Sean Reid (D)
passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 1, 2026

H 3884: An Act relative to emergency medical transportation provided to veterans

This bill requires the Massachusetts Department of Veteran Services to consider fully reimbursing veterans with a 100% disability rating for emergency medical transportation costs to hospitals (both local and VA facilities). It directly affects veterans who have been officially rated at 100% disability by the VA. To qualify, veterans must provide proof of their disability rating within a reasonable timeframe, considering their medical condition. The bill does not mandate automatic reimbursement but directs the department to evaluate such requests.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides emergency medical transportation for veterans, improving access to emergency healthcare services. Explicitly addresses healthcare service provision.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates emergency medical transportation for veterans, directly enhancing healthcare access and services.95% confidence
Todd Smola (R) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 1, 2026

H 3852: An Act relative to veteran health, opportunity, notification, observance and respect

This bill requires Massachusetts health officials to create educational materials about burn pit health effects and VA registry enrollment for veterans. It mandates a confidential database tracking veterans exposed to burn pits during specific deployments (like Iraq/Afghanistan operations), with strict privacy protections. The state must distribute informational pamphlets by 2026 and coordinate outreach to veterans through veterans' services offices and National Guard channels. The bill also directs state agencies to advocate for VA registry improvements, including paper registration and family access for deceased veterans.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly addresses 'veteran health' as a core topic, aiming to improve healthcare services and respect for veterans, aligning with healthcare advancement indicators.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill mandates the creation of a confidential database to track veterans exposed to burn pits. While not directly about technology development, it leverages technology for data management and health tracking, supporting its application.55% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill title explicitly addresses veteran health, opportunity, observance, and respect, aligning with support indicators for benefits, healthcare, and recognition.95% confidence
Steven Howitt (R)
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