Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1828: An Act relative to veterans' buyback
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1828 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to veterans' buyback. Primary sponsor: Bill Driscoll (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (November 26, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate 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 Mr. Driscoll, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1828) of William J. Driscoll, Jr. for legislation to allow a veteran who failed to make the retirement buyback purchase within the required 180 days shall be given a 1-time opportunity to apply to the retirement system to make said purchase. Public Service.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Driscoll | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk, Plymouth and Bristol |
“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 Senate Ways and Means
- Hearing scheduled for 09/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Service