An Act relative to the definition of a Veteran in the Commonwealth
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| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 6/1/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5466↗ (under House Rule 27) |
| — | House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order |
| 9/30/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 09/30/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:50 PM in A-1 and Virtual — Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 9/19/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/30/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs |
| Cosponsor |
|---|
| Jeffrey Rosario Turco |
| David F. DeCoste |
| Committee | Recommendation | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| J31 | Accompanied | — |
The definition of “veteran” in section 1 of chapter 115 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the words “Mexican Service,” in line 51, the following words:- ; or (f) served in the national guard or reserve for 20 or more years.
The definition of “veteran” in section 1 of chapter 115 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the words “Mexican Service,” in line 51, the following words:- ; or (f) served in the national guard or reserve for 20 or more years.