Veterans

passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 28, 2025

H 3862: An Act relative to dependent eligibility for Chapter 115 benefits

By Representative Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3862) of Michael P. Kushmerek relative to dependent eligibility for veterans' benefits. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill clarifies dependent eligibility for Chapter 115 veterans' benefits, expanding access to support veterans' families.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 28, 2025

H 3853: An Act ensuring annuity eligibility for Gold Star Spouses

By Representative Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3853) of Daniel J. Hunt and John C. Velis relative to annuities for Gold Star Spouses. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEnsures annuity eligibility for Gold Star Spouses, expanding benefits for surviving spouses of service members who died in action.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 28, 2025

H 3849: An Act to exclude Chapter 115 payments to veterans from gross household income calculation

By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3849) of James K. Hawkins relative to excluding certain health care cost payments to veterans from the gross household income calculation. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExcludes veterans' healthcare payments from income calculations, increasing eligibility for income-based benefits without reducing actual payments.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Housing

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 30, 2025

S 1821: An Act relative to disability or death caused by post-traumatic stress disorder

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1821) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Marcus S. Vaughn, Steven George Xiarhos, Paul K. Frost and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the disability or death caused by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Public Service.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill addresses disability/death from PTSD, directly expanding veterans' healthcare benefits and recognition of service-related conditions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Mental Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 3, 2025

H 3115: An Act relative to tax abatement for permanently disabled veterans

By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3115) of Kenneth I. Gordon relative to tax abatement for permanently disabled veterans. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax abatement (reduction) for permanently disabled veterans, offering targeted tax relief to a vulnerable group, aligning with support indicators for fiscal responsibility.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides tax abatement (relief) for permanently disabled veterans, directly expanding their benefits as a targeted financial support measure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 3, 2025

S 670: An Act relative to disabled veterans fishing and hunting licenses

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 670) of Bruce E. Tarr and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation relative to disabled veterans fishing and hunting licenses. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides disabled veterans with access to fishing/hunting licenses, expanding a specific benefit for veterans as per legislative intent.95% confidence

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signed · Massachusetts · House Apr 10, 2026

H 4374: An Act designating a certain overpass in the town of Sandwich as the U.S. Marine Staff Sergeant Raymond G. Tourville Veterans Memorial Overpass

By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Steven George Xiarhos that a certain overpass on State Route 6 in the town of Sandwich be designated as the U.S. Marine Staff Sergeant Raymond G. Tourville veterans memorial overpass. Transportation.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill designates overpass as Veterans Memorial honoring a Marine Staff Sergeant, directly recognizing veteran service per topic description.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 12, 2026

H 4074: An Act relative to the development of single family and multi-family housing for veterans

By Representative Flanagan of Dennis, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4074) of Christopher Richard Flanagan relative to zoning for single family and multi-family housing for veterans. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill enables zoning for veteran housing development, directly advancing housing access and development for a specific group.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly targets housing development for veterans through zoning changes, directly advancing housing benefits as a core veteran service.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development Zoning Veteran Housing

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 13, 2025

S 1918: An Act relative to the veteran allowance for public retirees

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1918) of John C. Velis and Dennis C. Gallagher for legislation relative to the veteran allowance for public retirees. Public Service.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides veteran allowance for public retirees, directly expanding benefits for veterans through state-level financial support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 2, 2026

H 4688: An Act making August 10th Agent Orange Awareness Day in Massachusetts

By Representatives Hawkins of Attleboro and Pease of Westfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James K. Hawkins, Kelly W. Pease and others for legislation to designate August 10th as Agent Orange awareness day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDesignates Agent Orange Awareness Day to recognize veterans' service and health impacts from exposure, aligning with veteran recognition indicators.95% confidence

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