Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 2467: An Act authorizing amending, updating, and aligning the Commonwealth’s definition of veteran
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 2467 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act authorizing amending, updating, and aligning the Commonwealth’s definition of veteran. Primary sponsor: Ryan Fattman (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 1, 2026): 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. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2467) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to authorize amend update and align the Commonwealth’s definition of veteran. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fattman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | Worcester and Hampden |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
| Mike Moore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Worcester |
| Adam Scanlon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Bristol |
| Bruce Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and Middlesex |
| 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 Senate Ways and Means
- Reporting date extended to Tuesday June 30, 2026
- Hearing rescheduled to 09/30/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:50 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 09/30/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs