H 3858
An Act relative to 100% disabled veteran recreation
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Bill overview
This bill would provide no-cost hunting and fishing licenses to 100% disabled veterans in Massachusetts. The legislation aims to support veterans by removing a financial barrier to enjoying outdoor recreational activities. It seeks to recognize the sacrifices made by these veterans and offer them access to state-supported hunting and fishing opportunities. This bill builds upon previous efforts to provide similar benefits to veterans.
Key provisions
- Provides no-cost hunting licenses to 100% disabled veterans.
- Provides no-cost fishing licenses to 100% disabled veterans.
- Applies to veterans who are rated as 100% disabled.
- The bill was referred to the Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs.
- The Senate concurred with the House version of the bill.
- A hearing is scheduled for July 22, 2025.
Who is affected
- 100% disabled veterans
- Veterans in Massachusetts
- Hunting enthusiasts
- Fishing enthusiasts
Notable changes
- This bill expands access to recreational licenses for disabled veterans.
- It aligns with previous legislation (H.3819, H.3636, H.3481, S.670) addressing veteran recreation.
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Primary sponsor
Patrick Joseph Kearney
Cosponsors
Patrick Joseph Kearney
Steven George Xiarhos
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Bill H.3858 194th (Current)
An Act relative to 100% disabled veteran recreation
By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3858) of Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to no cost hunting and fishing licenses for 100 percent disabled veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Patrick Joseph Kearney Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs
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Bill History
Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.3858
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
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