Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H3857 — An Act amending the definition of veteran

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill updates the definition of a veteran.

This legislation revises what qualifies someone as a veteran. Changes in the definition may affect eligibility for various benefits.

What this means for you
  • Workers: If your work is related to veteran services, this change could affect the scope of people eligible for your programs.

Summary

An Act amending the definition of veteran

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

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Not signed on (203)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does H3857 do?
An Act amending the definition of veteran
Who sponsors H3857?
H3857 is sponsored by Patrick Joseph Kearney (Democrat).
What is the current status of H3857?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track H3857?
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