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MA H3868
MA H3868Exempting veterans disability payments as income when they are applying for other Commonwealth services.
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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
By Representative Marsi of Dudley, a petition of John J. Marsi and others that veterans benefits payments shall not be considered income for determining eligibility for other state services. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to modify how veterans' disability payments are treated when veterans apply for other state services in Massachusetts. Specifically, the legislation would prevent veterans' disability benefits from being counted as income when determining their eligibility for various Commonwealth (state) services. This means that veterans who receive disability payments from the federal government would not have those payments calculated into their overall income assessment, which could potentially help them qualify for additional state-provided assistance or services. The bill aims to provide additional support for veterans by ensuring that their disability payments do not reduce their ability to access other state-level benefits or programs. By exempting these payments from income calculations, the legislation seeks to recognize and support veterans who have been disabled during their military service, giving them more opportunities to receive additional state support.
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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3868 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3868.pdf |
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