Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
SD 3836: An Act amending the eligibility date for annuities for blind veterans, paraplegic veterans or veterans with disabilities
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SD 3836 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on August 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending the eligibility date for annuities for blind veterans, paraplegic veterans or veterans with disabilities. Primary sponsor: Lydia Edwards (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (October 8, 2026): Referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Ms. Edwards (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Edward Joseph Kennedy for legislation to amend the eligibility date for annuities for blind veterans, paraplegic veterans or veterans with disabilities. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lydia Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Third Suffolk |
| Edward Joseph Kennedy | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs
- Rules suspended
- Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently