Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts H3819: An Act relative to 100% disabled veteran recreation
Status: Failed, June 1, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:
Notwithstanding any special or general law, rule or regulation to the contrary, any Massachusetts resident who is a 100 percent disabled veteran shall be entitled to any hunting or fishing license offered by the Commonwealth without fee or cost.
Sponsors
- James Arciero (D, 2nd Middlesex) · primary sponsor
- Bud Williams (D, 11th Hampden)
- Kelly Pease (R, 4th Hampden)
- Steven Ouellette (D)
- John Marsi (R, 6th Worcester)
- Colleen Garry (D)
- James Arena-DeRosa (D)
Latest actions
- : Accompanied a study order, see H5466 (under House Rule 27)
- : Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- : Senate concurred
- : Referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs
- : Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
Votes
- Committee Vote - Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs (October 20, 2025): 10 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is H3819?
- H3819 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act relative to 100% disabled veteran recreation.
- What is the status of H3819?
- Failed as of June 1, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see H5466 (under House Rule 27) (June 1, 2026).
- Who sponsored H3819?
- James Arciero (D, 2nd Middlesex), with 6 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for H3819?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3819
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