H3838

To support veteran owned businesses

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Waives filing fees for veteran-owned businesses in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts H3838 amends the General Laws to waive the fee for filing certificates of organization and annual reports for veteran-owned businesses. This applies to businesses where at least one authorized person is a veteran, as defined in state law, and upon satisfactory evidence presented to the secretary of state. The bill aims to support veteran-owned businesses by reducing administrative costs.

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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