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Massachusetts Bill H.3823 Expands Authorized Uses of Municipal Veterans Assistance Funds to Include Legal and Housing Support

Original title: An Act relative to assisting veterans in need

Last action · June 1, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5466 (under House Rule 27)Sponsor: James Arena-DeRosa

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What This Bill Would Do

Municipalities in Massachusetts are newly authorized to use veterans assistance funds for legal and housing expenses, alongside existing transportation uses.

Why it matters

Expands the scope of municipal aid available to local veterans by adding legal and housing services to the approved expenditure categories under section 3F of chapter 60 of the .

Background

House Bill 3823 was introduced in the Massachusetts General Court by Representative James C. Arena-DeRosa. context

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

Veterans

Veterans may receive financial assistance for legal and housing needs from municipal veterans funds where previously funds were limited to transportation and other existing allowances.

Directly affected

Cities and towns

Municipalities gain expanded discretion in how they allocate local veterans assistance funds under section 3F of chapter 60 of the General Laws.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What new expenses can cities and towns cover using veterans assistance funds?

Municipalities are newly authorized to cover legal and housing expenses in addition to transportation.

Which statute is modified by this bill?

The bill amends Section 3F of chapter 60 of the .

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

4 actions

Jun 1, 2026House
Accompanied a study order, see H5466 (under House Rule 27)
Jul 16, 2025Joint
Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
Feb 27, 2025Senate
Senate concurred
Feb 27, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs

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Connected Entities

Holliston, James Arena-DeRosa

locationHolliston“Representative Arena-DeRosa's municipality”Map →

PersonJames Arena-DeRosa“Representative filing the petition for House, No. 3823”Map →

Sources

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malegislature.gov

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