Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 4002: An Act relative to expanding benefits for disabled veterans and their families
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 4002 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on April 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to expanding benefits for disabled veterans and their families. Primary sponsor: Kip Diggs (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. 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 Diggs of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4002) of Kip A. Diggs relative to benefits for disabled veterans and their families. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kip Diggs | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Barnstable |
| John Rogers | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th 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 rescheduled to 11/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-03:50 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 11/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs