Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 2488: An Act relative to dependent eligibility for Chapter 115 benefits
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 2488 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to dependent eligibility for Chapter 115 benefits. Primary sponsor: Mike Rush (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 5, 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. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2488) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to dependent eligibility for Chapter 115 benefits. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Rush | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Suffolk |
| 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
- Hearing rescheduled to 10/28/2025 from 01:00 PM-01:10 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 10/28/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs