Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3840: An Act fraudulent representation of an accredited veterans service officer, accredited agent or attorney
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 3840 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act fraudulent representation of an accredited veterans service officer, accredited agent or attorney. Primary sponsor: Colleen Garry (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (June 1, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5466 (under House Rule 27).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3840) of Colleen M. Garry relative to fraudulent representation of an accredited veterans service officer, accredited agent or attorney. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colleen Garry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36th Middlesex |
| Shirley Arriaga | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th 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 H5466 (under House Rule 27)
- Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs