Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3836: An Act establishing a disabled veteran homestead exemption
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 3836 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing a disabled veteran homestead exemption. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 11, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5395.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representatives DeCoste of Norwell and Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3836) of David F. DeCoste and Patrick Joseph Kearney for legislation to establish a disabled veteran homestead exemption. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David DeCoste | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Plymouth |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
“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 H5395
- Hearing rescheduled to 10/28/2025 from 01:00 PM-01:10 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 10/28/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs