Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3861: An Act enhancing burial expenses for veterans
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 3861 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act enhancing burial expenses for veterans. Primary sponsor: Mike Kushmerek (Democratic). It lists 2 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 Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3861) of Michael P. Kushmerek relative to enhancing burial expenses for veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Kushmerek | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Worcester |
| Margaret Scarsdale | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Middlesex |
| 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 rescheduled to 06/24/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Hearing scheduled for 06/24/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in 437
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs