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Read. Follow. Verify.Massachusetts House Bill 3867 increases disabled veterans' annuity to $5,000
Last action · October 28, 2025: Hearing rescheduled to 10/28/2025 from 01:00 PM-01:10 PM in A-2 and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>Sponsor: Marc Lombardo
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What This Bill Would Do
Massachusetts House Bill 3867 raises the state for disabled veterans and their families from $2,000 to $5,000 by amending Section 6B of chapter 115 of the General Laws.
Increases direct state financial assistance for disabled veterans and their families by $3,000 annually per eligible recipient.
Who It Would Affect
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Disabled veterans and their families
Eligible individuals receive an increased annual annuity payment of $5,000 instead of $2,000.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
4 actions- Oct 28, 2025JointHearing rescheduled to 10/28/2025 from 01:00 PM-01:10 PM in A-2 and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
- Oct 17, 2025JointHearing scheduled for 10/28/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Feb 27, 2025SenateSenate concurred
- Feb 27, 2025HouseCommitteeReferred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs
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