Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 5458: An Act establishing a veterans’ suicide mortality review and prevention council
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 5458 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on May 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing a veterans’ suicide mortality review and prevention council. Primary sponsor: Josh Tarsky (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 7, 2026): Hearing scheduled for 07/21/2026 from 12:00 PM-01:00 PM in Written Testimony Only.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Tarsky of Needham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joshua Tarsky for legislation to authorize the establishment of a veterans’ suicide mortality review and prevention council within the Executive Office of Veterans’ Services. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Tarsky | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th 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
- Hearing scheduled for 07/21/2026 from 12:00 PM-01:00 PM in Written Testimony Only
- Senate concurred
- Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs
- Referred to the committee on House Rules