Bill Commons

MA SD 3836

in committee

An Act amending the eligibility date for annuities for blind veterans, paraplegic veterans or veterans with disabilities

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court)

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Did MA SD 3836 pass?

Not yet. MA SD 3836 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-10-08): Referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs

What is MA SD 3836 about?

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.

Who sponsors MA SD 3836?

Lydia Edwards is the primary sponsor of MA SD 3836, joined by 1 cosponsor.

Description

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.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-10-08 — Referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs
Bill type
proposed bill
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Sponsors

  • Lydia Edwardsprimary
  • Edward Joseph Kennedycosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-10-08

    Referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs

    referral-committee

  2. 2026-10-08

    Rules suspended

  3. 2026-08-04

    Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently

    referral-committee

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Related bills

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/SD3836

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