Veterans

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 2484: An Act relative to protecting veterans

By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2484) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to protecting veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill title explicitly states 'protecting veterans,' aligning with support indicators for strengthening protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 5, 2026

S 2495: An Act ensuring the fair treatment of military service members and veterans

By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2495) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation to ensure the fair treatment of military service members and veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly aims to ensure fair treatment of veterans, directly aligning with supporting veteran services and benefits as per its title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 18, 2026

S 2466: An Act expanding the mission of the Office of the Veteran Advocate

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2466) of Ryan C. Fattman, John J. Cronin and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to expand the mission of the Office of the Veteran Advocate. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly expands mission of Veteran Advocate office, strengthening veteran support services per title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 1, 2026

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

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.

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

Sub-Topics Veteran Education

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 31, 2025

S 2485: An Act relative to military personnel and medical records

By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2485) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to military personnel and medical records. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill addresses military medical records under Veterans and Federal Affairs, enabling better healthcare access for veterans through record management.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Healthcare

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 1, 2026

H 3823: An Act relative to assisting veterans in need

By Representative Arena-DeRosa of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3823) of James C. Arena-DeRosa relative to authorized uses of veterans assistance funds in cities and towns. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAuthorizes use of veterans assistance funds for city/town programs, directly advancing veteran support through funding allocation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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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

By Representative Giannino of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3847) of Jessica Ann Giannino for legislation to recognize and provide assistance for military service-related injuries from agent orange and burn pits. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ 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

Sub-Topics Veteran Healthcare

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 1, 2026

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

By Representative Arriaga of Chicopee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3824) of Shirley B. Arriaga for legislation to provide for the appointment of full-time veterans' agents or directors of veterans’ services in certain cities and towns. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates full-time veterans' agents/directors in municipalities to improve service coordination, advancing local veteran support systems.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 1, 2026

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

By Representative Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3819) of James Arciero and others relative to no cost hunting and fishing licenses for 100 percent disabled veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides no-cost hunting/fishing licenses for 100% disabled veterans, expanding recreational benefits and recognition.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 1, 2026

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

By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3880) of Adam J. Scanlon that cities and towns be authorized to provide courtesy retail parking spaces designed for non-handicapped veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

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

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Healthcare

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