Veterans (Veteran Housing)

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 5, 2026

S 2489: An Act relative to veteran health care

By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2489) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to veteran health care. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill title and summary explicitly address veteran health care legislation, indicating intent to advance services without restrictive language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 2497: An Act relative to shelter benefits for veterans

By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2497) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to shelter benefits for veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly proposes shelter benefits for veterans, directly advancing housing support as a veteran service under Veterans and Federal Affairs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 2491: An Act relative to veteran employment opportunities

By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2491) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to veteran employment opportunities. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly targets veteran employment opportunities, directly supporting job access and career advancement for veterans per title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education Veteran Employment Veteran Housing

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 22, 2026

H 3016: An Act establishing a homestead exemption for disabled veterans

By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3016) of Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to establish a homestead exemption for disabled veterans. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes property tax exemption for disabled veterans, providing direct tax relief. Aligns with support indicator of 'provides tax relief for middle/lower income' (disabled veterans typically qualify as lower-income group).90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEstablishes property tax exemption for disabled veterans, directly expanding financial benefits and support for this group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Housing

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 5, 2026

S 2490: An Act relative to outreach to veterans

By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2490) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to outreach to veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly focuses on veteran outreach to improve service access, aligning with support indicators for veteran recognition and service access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 22, 2026

H 3871: An Act authorizing amending, updating, and aligning the Commonwealth’s definition of veteran

By Representative Pease of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3871) of Kelly W. Pease, Dennis C. Gallagher and Kenneth P. Sweezey relative to the definition of veteran. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransUpdates veteran definition to improve access to benefits and services, aligning with recognition of veteran service95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Housing

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passed · Massachusetts · House May 11, 2026

H 3836: An Act establishing a disabled veteran homestead exemption

By Representatives DeCoste of Norwell and Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3836) of David F. DeCoste and Patrick Joseph Kearney for legislation to establish a disabled veteran homestead exemption. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEstablishes tax exemption for disabled veterans' homesteads, directly providing financial benefit and support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Housing

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 3, 2025

S 594: An Act improving veteran access to state parks

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 594) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to improve veteran access to state parks. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly improves veteran access to state parks, a form of recognition and benefit aligning with support indicators for veteran services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Education Veteran Housing

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 20, 2025

S 2072: An Act incentivizing veterans to reside in the Commonwealth

By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2072) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation to incentivize veterans to reside in the Commonwealth. Revenue.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly incentivizes veterans to reside in the Commonwealth, directly supporting veteran retention and community integration through financial or housing benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education Veteran Housing

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 20, 2025

S 1932: An Act increasing volunteer service property tax benefits for veterans

By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1932) of William N. Brownsberger for legislation to increase volunteer service property tax benefits for veterans. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases property tax benefits for veterans, providing tax relief which aligns with supporting tax policy for eligible groups.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly increases property tax benefits for veterans, directly expanding financial support through tax relief for volunteer service.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Housing

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