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HD 2994

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

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Dave Robertson

HD 2994: An Act relative to headstones for long-serving or perished members of the Massachusetts National Guard OverviewBill Number: HD 2994 Title: An Act relative to headstones f

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Bill Summary · HD 2994

HD 2994: An Act relative to headstones for long-serving or perished members of the Massachusetts National Guard

Overview

Bill Number: HD 2994
Title: An Act relative to headstones for long-serving or perished members of the Massachusetts National Guard
Status: Proposed bill
Introduced: November 29, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of this bill is to establish a program within the Massachusetts Department of Veterans' Services to provide headstones or grave markers for long-serving or deceased members of the Massachusetts National Guard. The bill aims to ensure that the service and sacrifice of these National Guard members is properly memorialized and honored.

Key Provisions

  • Requires the Department of Veterans' Services to create and administer a program to provide headstones or grave markers for:
    • Massachusetts National Guard members who have served for 20 or more years
    • Massachusetts National Guard members who died in the line of duty
  • Specifies that the headstones or grave markers will be provided at no cost to the deceased member's family
  • Directs the Department to work with the Massachusetts National Guard to identify eligible individuals and coordinate the placement of headstones/markers
  • Appropriates $500,000 annually from the state's General Fund to support the program

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Current and former members of the Massachusetts National Guard who have served for 20+ years or died in the line of duty
  • Families of deceased Massachusetts National Guard members who will receive no-cost headstones or grave markers to honor their loved ones
  • The Massachusetts Department of Veterans' Services, which will be responsible for administering the new program

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

This bill was introduced in the Massachusetts House of Representatives on November 29, 2025 and has been referred to the Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs for consideration. If reported favorably by the committee, the bill would then proceed to a full vote in the House. If passed by the House, it would move to the State Senate for further consideration before potentially being signed into law by the Governor.

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

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