Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3873: An Act to amend the general officer designation in the state staff of the militia
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 3873 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to amend the general officer designation in the state staff of the militia. Primary sponsor: Ted Philips (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3873) of Edward R. Philips relative to the general officer designation in the state staff of the militia. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Philips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Norfolk |
| Dave Vieira | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 3rd Barnstable |
| 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
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs