MA S2408

Bill

MA S2408

Relative to COLA adjustments for veteran benefits

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
02/14/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to COLA adjustments for veteran benefits. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

AI Summary

This bill aims to amend Chapter 59 of the General Laws to require that all benefits provided under Section 5 of that chapter be adjusted annually based on the average cost of living adjustment in the Commonwealth. The purpose of this bill is to ensure that veteran benefits keep pace with the rising cost of living in Massachusetts.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Jason Lewis (D)*, Mike Moore (D),

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 02/14/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2408

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2408
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2408.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H3640	Providing for timely reimbursement of cities and towns for veterans’ benefits	No further action taken	Similar To
H3656	Relative to veterans benefits	No further action taken	Similar To
H3662	Relative to veterans and public housing rent	No further action taken	Similar To
H3677	Relative to COLA adjustments for veteran benefits	No further action taken	Similar To
S1770	Relative to veterans creditable service	Accompanied a study order, see S2679	Similar To
S2395	Providing for timely reimbursement of cities and towns for veterans’ benefits	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S2423	Relative to Veteran annuities for surviving spouses	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S906	Relative to public housing determination for veterans	Accompanied a study order, see H5276	Similar To

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