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H 4088

An Act relative to a commission to redetermine the definition of disabled veteran in the laws and regulations for the registry of motor vehicles

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Estela Reyes

Creates a 9-member commission to modernize the RMV’s definition of “disabled veteran” and report recommendations for proposed legislation within one year.

Discharged to the committee on House Rules
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Bill Summary · H 4088

Summary of H.4088: An Act relative to a commission to redetermine the definition of disabled veteran in the laws and regulations for the registry of motor vehicles

Purpose and Intent

  • Creates a special commission to modernize and update the language used to define “disabled veteran” within the registry of motor vehicles (RMV) laws and regulations, including the eighth paragraph of section 2 of Chapter 90.
  • Declares emergency status to ensure immediate action and avoid delays that could impede the intended updates for disabled veterans.

Key Provisions

  • Establishment of a special commission to modernize the language relating to disabled veterans in RMV laws and related regulations.
  • The commission is charged with producing findings and recommendations for proposed legislation, with a final report due within one year of enactment.

Commission Composition

The commission shall consist of 9 members, including:
- The RMV director or the director’s designee (co-chair).
- The veteran advocate of the Office of the Veteran Advocate or the advocate’s designee (co-chair).
- 1 member appointed by the Attorney General, representing Disability Law Center.
- 1 member appointed by Disabled American Veterans, with expertise in veteran prosthetics.
- 1 member appointed by the Governor from the Boston area’s US Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare system (senior health care provider and researcher).
- 2 members appointed by the Speaker of the House (House members, one of whom is a veteran).
- 2 members appointed by the Senate President (Senate members, one of whom is a veteran).

Reporting and Timeline

  • The commission must prepare a report detailing activities, findings, and recommendations for proposed legislation.
  • The report must be submitted within one year of enactment to:
    • Chairs of the Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs
    • Chairs of the Joint Committee on Transportation
    • Chairs of the Senate and House Ways and Means committees
    • The offices of the House and Senate clerks

Status and Legislative Actions

  • Introduced: May 5, 2025
  • Referred to the Senate/House action chain: Referred to Transportation (May 5, 2025); Senate concurred (May 8, 2025); reported favorably by committee and referred to House Rules (Sept. 29, 2025); discharged to the Committee on House Rules (Oct. 16, 2025).
  • Related bill: HD 1981 (replaces)
  • Status indicates a procedural pathway toward final disposition by House Rules after committee review.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Disabled veterans and RMV-registered veterans: potential changes to the legal definition used for eligibility and regulatory treatment under RMV programs and benefits.
  • Government and advocacy groups: inclusion in a formal process that could alter standards and administration via RMV regulations and related statutes.
  • Legislative process: creates an independent commission with diverse stakeholder representation to study and recommend modernization of terminology and criteria.

Notes

  • The bill emphasizes modernization of language and definitions rather than creating new benefits, with a structured reporting requirement to inform subsequent legislative action.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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