Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts H3837: An Act to enhance opportunities for veterans at the Massachusetts Port Authority
Status: Failed, June 1, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:
Chapter 465 of the acts of 1956 is hereby amended by adding the following section: – Section 37. When considering applicants for employment with the Authority, the Authority shall develop rules and regulations for the hiring of employees that include guidelines for preferential consideration of applicants who are veterans as defined under section 1 of chapter 31 of the General Laws. As used in this section, the word “employee” shall have the same meaning as “employee” in section 1 of chapter 32 of the General Laws and shall also include consultants and independent contractors who are natural persons paid by the Authority.
Sponsors
- David DeCoste (R, 5th Plymouth) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Accompanied a study order, see H5466 (under House Rule 27)
- : Hearing rescheduled to 06/24/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- : 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
Common questions
- What is H3837?
- H3837 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act to enhance opportunities for veterans at the Massachusetts Port Authority.
- What is the status of H3837?
- Failed as of June 1, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see H5466 (under House Rule 27) (June 1, 2026).
- Who sponsored H3837?
- David DeCoste (R, 5th Plymouth).
- Where is the official record for H3837?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3837
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