Veterans

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 9, 2026

S 1897: An Act amending credible service of the State Staff

By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1897) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to amend credible service for a veteran who also served as a member of the State Staff. Public Service.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAmends credible service recognition for veterans employed as state staff, directly supporting veteran service acknowledgment in state employment context.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 2744: An Act relative to veterans' buyback

By Representative Arriaga of Chicopee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2744) of Shirley B. Arriaga relative to veterans' buyback for certain public employees. Public Service.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill enables veterans to repurchase service time for retirement benefits, expanding access to state retirement programs for public employees who served.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 2, 2026

H 3412: An Act relative to LGBTQ+ Veterans Day

By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3412) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Samantha Montaño for the issuance of an annual proclamation by the Governor to designate September 20th as LGBTQ+ veterans day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill designates September 20th as LGBTQ+ Veterans Day to recognize service, advancing veteran recognition policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 2938: An Act requiring creditable service for Massachusetts National Guard service

By Representative Plouffe of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2938) of Bridget Plouffe for legislation to grant creditable service time for Massachusetts National Guard service. Public Service.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill requires creditable service time for MA National Guard, directly recognizing service for veterans' benefits eligibility per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics National Guard & Reserve

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 2957: An Act relative to veterans' buyback

By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2957) of Adam J. Scanlon relative to veterans' buyback. Public Service.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill enables veterans to purchase additional service time for retirement benefits, expanding eligibility and financial support under veterans' programs.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 1905: An Act clarifying military buyback options

By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1905) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation to clarify military buyback options. Public Service.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransClarifies military buyback options for retirement benefits, directly advancing veterans' access to earned benefits without restrictions.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 2911: An Act relative to veteran buy backs

By Representative McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2911) of Paul McMurtry relative to applications for public employee retirement system creditable service buy backs for veterans. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands retirement benefits for veterans in public employment by enabling creditable service buy backs, directly advancing worker benefits for a specific labor group.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAllows veterans to purchase public employee retirement service credits, expanding retirement benefits for veteran public employees.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Employees

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 11, 2025

S 2483: An Act relative to courtesy retail parking spaces designed for non-handicapped veterans

By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2483) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation relative to courtesy retail parking spaces designed for non-handicapped veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates courtesy parking spaces for non-handicapped veterans, a symbolic recognition aligning with veteran service support indicators.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 11, 2025

S 2492: An Act relative to appropriate notice for changes to Veterans’ district agreements

By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2492) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to appropriate notice for changes to Veterans’ district agreements. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates appropriate notice for changes to veterans' district agreements, ensuring transparency and protecting veterans' access to services.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 1, 2026

H 3850: An Act establishing the Massachusetts veterans service dog program

By Representative Hong of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3850) of Tara T. Hong and others relative to establishing a veterans service dog program. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill establishes dedicated veterans service dog program, directly enhancing support services and recognition for veterans through new program creation.95% confidence

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