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H 3890: An Act amending death and disability compensation for members of the armed forces and the organized militia of the Commonwealth

Steve XiarhosIntroduced

H 3890 status: Introduced — Accompanied a study order, see H5649 (under House Rule 27) (updated Aug 13, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score75/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 40/100

Bill summary

Official

By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3890) of Steven George Xiarhos relative to amending death and disability compensation for members of the armed forces and the organized militia of the Commonwealth. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Key analysis

Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental impact identified

Risks

  • No direct environmental impact identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
55%

Benefits

  • Provides potential financial security for service members
  • Modernizes disability and death benefit structures

Risks

  • Potential long-term fiscal impact on state budget

Society

Positive Outlook
65%

Benefits

  • Enhances support for members of the organized militia
  • Improves welfare of military families during crises

Risks

  • Implementation benefits currently delayed by study order
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

The bill has been diverted to a study order, which often signals a lack of immediate legislative momentum

Limitation

Full bill text not available for detailed clause analysis

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Accompanied a study order, see H5649 (under House Rule 27)

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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