Massachusetts H3876: An Act relative to headstones for long-serving or perished members of the Massachusetts National Guard

What the bill says

From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:

Chapter 115 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 9 the following section:- SECTION 9A. The commission of veteran’s service shall furnish upon request headstones for deceased member of the Massachusetts National Guard who served 10 years or more or for those who have perished while performing their duties while in service of the Massachusetts National Guard. Such headstones shall be similar to those furnished by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Sponsors

• David Robertson (D, 19th Middlesex) · primary sponsor
• Shirley Arriaga (D)
• Steven Xiarhos (R, 5th Barnstable)
• David Vieira (R, 3rd Barnstable)

Latest actions

1. June 1, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5466 (under House Rule 27)
2. September 8, 2025: Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
3. February 27, 2025: Senate concurred
4. February 27, 2025: Referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs
5. : Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

Common questions

What is H3876?

H3876 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act relative to headstones for long-serving or perished members of the Massachusetts National Guard.

What is the status of H3876?

Failed as of June 1, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see H5466 (under House Rule 27) (June 1, 2026).

Who sponsored H3876?

David Robertson (D, 19th Middlesex), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for H3876?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3876