Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3131: An Act incentivizing veterans to reside in the Commonwealth
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 3131 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act incentivizing veterans to reside in the Commonwealth. Primary sponsor: Vanna Howard (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H4971.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Howard of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3131) of Vanna Howard relative to the residency requirement for property tax exemptions eligibility for veterans. Revenue.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanna Howard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| Bud Williams | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Hampden |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H4971
- Hearing scheduled for 06/24/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Revenue