H3824

To reform veterans’ services at the municipal level

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H3824 mandates full-time veterans' agents or directors in cities and towns with over 12,000 residents.

Massachusetts H3824 amends the General Laws to require cities and towns with populations exceeding 12,000 to appoint full-time veterans' agents or directors of veterans' services at the start of each fiscal year. Failure to do so will result in a civil penalty of up to $5,000 per month of noncompliance, with each month treated as a separate offense. The bill aims to ensure that municipalities with larger populations provide adequate and consistent support for veterans.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jul 22, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs Hearing

History

Jun 1

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5466 (under House Rule 27)

Jul 16, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

Feb 27, 2025

House

Referred to the Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs