All Roll Calls
Yes: 8 • No: 1
MassachusettsH 3832194th General Court (2025-2026)House
An Act defining "Gold Star families"
Sponsored By: Michael S. Chaisson (Republican), Sal N. DiDomenico (Democratic)
In Committee
Veterans and Federal AffairsHouse Ways and Means
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Bill Overview
No Economic Impacts Identified for this Bill
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Michael S. Chaisson
Republican • House
Sal N. DiDomenico
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
David F. DeCoste
Republican • House
Kelly W. Pease
Republican • House
Marcus S. Vaughn
Republican • House
Michael J. Soter
Republican • House
Patrick Joseph Kearney
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
committee vote • 12/30/2025
Committee Favorable: Ought to pass
Yes: 8 • No: 1 • Other: 2
Actions Timeline
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
1/22/2026HouseHearing rescheduled to 09/30/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:50 PM in A-1 and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
9/30/2025legislatureHearing scheduled for 09/30/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
9/19/2025legislatureSenate concurred
2/27/2025SenateReferred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs
2/27/2025House
Bill Text
As Filed
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