Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3850: An Act establishing the Massachusetts veterans service dog program
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 3850 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing the Massachusetts veterans service dog program. Primary sponsor: Tara Hong (Democratic). It lists 6 additional sponsors. 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 Hong of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3850) of Tara T. Hong and others relative to establishing a veterans service dog program. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tara Hong | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18th Middlesex |
| Dennis Gallagher | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Plymouth |
| Colleen Garry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36th Middlesex |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
| Sam Montaño | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Suffolk |
| Steve Xiarhos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Barnstable |
“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