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MA H3826

MA H3826
Resolve to study women veterans and the long-term effects of combat on motherhood


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Introduced
02/27/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

194th General Court

Bill Summary

By Representative Arriaga of Chicopee, a petition of Shirley B. Arriaga for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) on women veterans and the long-term effects of combat on motherhood. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to establish a special legislative commission to comprehensively study the effects of combat experience on motherhood and parenting for female veterans in Massachusetts. The commission will be composed of key legislative and administrative officials, including chairs of veterans and mental health committees, the secretary of veterans' services, the commissioner of mental health, and three veteran or veteran-focused appointees from the legislature and governor's office. The commission will specifically investigate both short-term and long-term impacts of combat experience on female veterans' motherhood experiences, as well as examine potential lifelong effects on their children. Members must be appointed within 30 days of the resolve's effective date, with the chairpersons meeting within 60 days. The commission is required to submit a comprehensive report with findings and potential legislative recommendations within 18 months of enactment, which will be filed with the state legislative clerks and the joint committee on veterans and federal affairs. The goal of this study appears to be understanding and addressing the unique challenges faced by women veterans who have served in combat and how their military service might intersect with their experiences of motherhood.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs Hearing (13:00:00 7/22/2025 A-2) (on 07/22/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3826
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3826.pdf
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