Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 2500: An Act relative to recognition of the "Honor and Remember" flag in the Commonwealth
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 2500 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to recognition of the "Honor and Remember" flag in the Commonwealth. Primary sponsor: John Velis (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 1, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2500) of John C. Velis, Hannah Kane and Bradley H. Jones, Jr. for legislation relative to recognition of the "Honor and Remember" flag in the Commonwealth. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Velis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden and Hampshire |
| Brad Jones | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 20th Middlesex |
| Hannah Kane | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11th Worcester |
“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 Rules
- 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