Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3868: An Act exempting veterans disability payments as income when they are applying for other Commonwealth services.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 3868 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act exempting veterans disability payments as income when they are applying for other Commonwealth services. Primary sponsor: John Marsi (Republican). It lists 11 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 Marsi of Dudley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3868) of John J. Marsi and others that veterans benefits payments shall not be considered income for determining eligibility for other state services. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Marsi | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Worcester |
| Donnie Berthiaume | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Worcester |
| Colleen Garry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36th Middlesex |
| John Gaskey | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2nd Plymouth |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
| Joe McKenna | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18th Worcester |
| Steven Ouellette | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Bristol |
| Pavel Payano | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Essex |
| Kelly Pease | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4th Hampden |
| Todd Smola | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1st Hampden |
| Ken Sweezey | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Plymouth |
| Marcus Vaughn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9th Norfolk |
“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