Veterans (Veteran Benefits)

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 6, 2025

S 2504: An Act relative to the Veterans’ Bonus Division

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2504) of John C. Velis and Bridget Plouffe for legislation relative to the Veterans’ Bonus Division. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill title references Veterans’ Bonus Division, implying support for veteran benefits through bonus programs without explicit restrictions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Oct 15, 2025

HD 5213: An Act establishing a cost-of-living adjustment for the disabled veteran annuity

By Representative Markey of Dartmouth, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Christopher M. Markey for legislation to establish a cost-of-living adjustment for disabled veteran annuities. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEstablishes COLA for disabled veteran annuities, increasing benefit payments to keep pace with inflation - directly advancing veteran financial support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 2502: An Act ensuring annuity eligibility for Gold Star Spouses

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2502) of John C. Velis for legislation to increase annuity for disabled Veterans and Gold Star families. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill ensures annuity eligibility for Gold Star Spouses, expanding financial benefits for veterans' families per summary's 'increase annuity for disabled Veterans and Gold Star families'.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 31, 2025

S 2468: An Act amending death and disability compensation for members of the armed forces and the organized militia of the Commonwealth

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2468) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to amend death and disability compensation for members of the armed forces and the organized militia of the Commonwealth. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill amends death/disability compensation for veterans, directly enhancing benefits per bill title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits

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passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 13, 2026

H 3890: An Act amending death and disability compensation for members of the armed forces and the organized militia of the Commonwealth

By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3890) of Steven George Xiarhos relative to amending death and disability compensation for members of the armed forces and the organized militia of the Commonwealth. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill amends death/disability compensation for veterans, directly enhancing benefits under 'Veterans and Federal Affairs' subject.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 28, 2025

H 3867: An Act to increase the annuity for disabled veterans and their families

By Representative Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3867) of Marc T. Lombardo for legislation to increase the annuity for disabled veterans and their families. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly increases annuity payments for disabled veterans and families, directly expanding financial benefits per title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 2486: An Act relative to Veteran annuities for surviving spouses

By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2486) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to Veteran annuities for surviving spouses. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides annuities for surviving spouses of veterans, directly expanding financial benefits for veterans' families.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits

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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 · 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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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 201: An Act amending the definition of veteran

This bill (HD 201) amends Massachusetts law to expand the definition of "veteran" by adding three specific federal service branches: the United States NOAA Corps, the United States Public Health Service, and the United States Space Force. It directly affects service members who served in these branches, ensuring they qualify for state veteran benefits and recognition under existing law. The change modifies M.G.L. ch. 4, s. 7, clause 43 part (b), adding the new branches after "coast guard" in the legal definition. This is a definitional update with no new benefits or requirements, simply aligning state law with current federal service structures.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands veteran definition to include NOAA, PHS, and Space Force members, ensuring eligibility for state benefits and recognition under existing law.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Benefits

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