Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3872: An Act expanding the mission of the Office of the Veteran Advocate
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 3872 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act expanding the mission of the Office of the Veteran Advocate. Primary sponsor: Kelly Pease (Republican). It lists 5 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 Pease of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3872) of Kelly W. Pease and Dennis C. Gallagher relative to the mission of the Office of the Veteran Advocate. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Pease | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4th Hampden |
| James Arena-DeRosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Middlesex |
| Dennis Gallagher | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Plymouth |
| Joan Meschino | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Plymouth |
| Adam Scanlon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Bristol |
| Bruce Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and Middlesex |
“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