Bill > H3869

This bill protects veterans' privacy by prohibiting municipalities from publishing the names or identifying information of veterans who owe taxes. Specifically, the bill amends two chapters of Massachusetts law to prevent the public disclosure of a veteran's name when they have an outstanding tax debt. Under the new provisions, municipalities are still allowed to contact veterans about unpaid taxes, but they must do so through the municipality's veterans' agent and cannot publish the veteran's name on tax lists or in other public documents. The bill aims to shield veterans from potential public embarrassment or stigma related to tax delinquencies while maintaining the municipality's ability to collect owed taxes through appropriate communication channels. By adding these protections, the legislation recognizes the service of veterans and seeks to treat them with additional respect in financial matters.

Military Affairs and Security

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3869