Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 2495: An Act ensuring the fair treatment of military service members and veterans
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 2495 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act ensuring the fair treatment of military service members and veterans. 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. 2495) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation to ensure the fair treatment of military service members and veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Rush | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Suffolk |
| Paul McMurtry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th 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
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs