Veterans (Veteran Housing)

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

By Representative Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3884) of Todd M. Smola and Steven George Xiarhos relative to emergency medical transportation provided to veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

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

Sub-Topics Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 1, 2026

H 3868: An Act exempting veterans disability payments as income when they are applying for other Commonwealth services.

By Representative Marsi of Dudley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3868) of John J. Marsi and others that veterans benefits payments shall not be considered income for determining eligibility for other state services. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExempts veterans' disability payments from income calculations, expanding eligibility for state services without reducing benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Housing

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Jan 20, 2026

HD 4953: An Act relative to establishing the temporary emergency veterans’ assistance program

By Representatives Badger of Plymouth and LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michelle L. Badger for legislation to establish the temporary emergency veterans’ assistance program. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill establishes a temporary emergency veterans' assistance program, directly funding support services for veterans as described in its title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 11, 2025

H 1487: An Act relative to low-income housing eligibility for disabled veterans

By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1487) of Michael S. Day relative to low-income housing eligibility for disabled veterans. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill expands low-income housing eligibility specifically for disabled veterans, directly advancing affordable housing access for a vulnerable group.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly expands low-income housing eligibility for disabled veterans, directly advancing their access to housing benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 22, 2026

H 3831: An Act supporting Massachusetts Guard and Reserve and their families

By Representative Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3831) of Daniel Cahill relative to residency for veteran status. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill addresses residency requirements for veteran status, facilitating access to benefits and services under Veterans and Federal Affairs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics National Guard & Reserve Veteran Education Veteran Housing

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 1, 2026

H 3872: An Act expanding the mission of the Office of the Veteran Advocate

By Representative Pease of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3872) of Kelly W. Pease and Dennis C. Gallagher relative to the mission of the Office of the Veteran Advocate. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpanding the Office of the Veteran Advocate's mission strengthens veteran advocacy services, directly aligning with support indicators for veterans' representation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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