Veterans (Veteran Education)

in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 4, 2026

SD 3836: An Act amending the eligibility date for annuities for blind veterans, paraplegic veterans or veterans with disabilities

By Ms. Edwards (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Edward Joseph Kennedy for legislation to amend the eligibility date for annuities for blind veterans, paraplegic veterans or veterans with disabilities. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill amends eligibility dates for annuities specifically for blind, paraplegic, or disabled veterans, directly advancing their financial benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 23, 2026

S 3136: Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs to make an investigation and study of a certain current Senate document relative to expanding the mission of the Office of the Veteran Advocate

Senate, June 18, 2026 -- The committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2466) of Ryan C. Fattman, John J. Cronin and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to expanding the mission of the Office of the Veteran Advocate, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 3136).

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill authorizes a study to expand the mission of the Office of the Veteran Advocate, indicating intent to strengthen veteran services.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 15, 2026

S 1962: An Act excluding student loan forgiveness from taxable income for permanently and totally disabled veterans

By Mr. Driscoll, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1962) of William J. Driscoll, Jr. relative to excluding student loan forgiveness from taxable income for permanently and totally disabled veterans. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExcludes student loan forgiveness from taxable income for disabled veterans, providing direct tax relief to a specific group, aligning with tax relief indicators.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill excludes student loan forgiveness from taxable income for disabled veterans, directly expanding their financial benefits by preventing tax liability on forgiven debt.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 3226: An Act excluding student loan forgiveness from taxable income for permanently and totally disabled veterans

HD 3688 excludes student loan forgiveness from taxable income for veterans who are permanently and totally disabled. The bill amends Massachusetts tax law to specifically add these veterans to a list of individuals who do not owe state income tax on forgiven education loans. This directly affects disabled veterans receiving loan discharge under federal law (Section 108(f)(5)(A)(iii) of the Internal Revenue Code), preventing them from paying state taxes on that forgiven amount. The provision creates a clear tax exemption for this specific group without changing federal law or creating new programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExcludes student loan forgiveness from taxable income for disabled veterans, providing direct tax relief and reducing their tax burden per Revenue subject.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExcludes student loan forgiveness from taxable income for disabled veterans, providing direct financial relief and expanding benefits for this specific veteran group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 2758: An Act relative to vacation time for employees of the Commonwealth who are veterans

HD 2725 amends Massachusetts law to ensure veteran Commonwealth employees who purchase creditable service time through their retirement system receive proper vacation time benefits. The bill requires retirement boards to notify the relevant human resources department whenever a veteran employee buys such service time. This notification allows the employee to count the purchased time toward their vacation accrual rate as a Commonwealth employee. The law directly affects veterans employed by state agencies who use retirement system service purchases. It changes the administrative process for calculating vacation time, not the amount of vacation earned.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides additional vacation time as a benefit for veteran state employees, directly expanding their employment benefits.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Oct 15, 2025

HD 5213: An Act establishing a cost-of-living adjustment for the disabled veteran annuity

By Representative Markey of Dartmouth, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Christopher M. Markey for legislation to establish a cost-of-living adjustment for disabled veteran annuities. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEstablishes COLA for disabled veteran annuities, increasing benefit payments to keep pace with inflation - directly advancing veteran financial support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 24, 2025

H 2264: An Act relative to free parking for veterans

This bill (HD 611) modifies Massachusetts parking laws to prevent cities and towns from charging fees or imposing penalties on veterans who display special veteran license plates. It amends sections of Chapter 40 and Chapter 90 to explicitly state that no penalty, fee, or violation fine may be applied for parking longer than permitted or for parking in general when a veteran's vehicle shows these designated plates. The law applies to all municipalities in Massachusetts, including Boston and Cambridge, and directly affects veterans who already hold the distinctive number plates authorized under Chapter 90, Section 2. It does not create new parking benefits but removes existing penalties for eligible veterans using their designated plates.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides free parking for veterans, expanding a tangible benefit and recognizing service per title/summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Education

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 1, 2026

H 3863: An Act relative to COLA adjustments for veteran benefits

This bill (HD 3416) requires that all veteran benefits paid under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59, Section 5, be adjusted annually to match the state's average cost-of-living increase. It directly affects veterans receiving benefits under this section by ensuring their payments rise each year with inflation. The key mechanism is an automatic annual adjustment tied to the Commonwealth's official cost-of-living measure. This change updates existing benefit payments without creating new programs or eligibility requirements.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill proposes COLA adjustments for veteran benefits to maintain purchasing power, directly protecting benefit value against inflation per title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 1, 2026

H 3883: An Act relative to disability benefits for veterans

This bill changes when veterans' disability benefits begin. It sets the effective date to the day after a veteran's discharge if they apply within one year of leaving service. This directly affects veterans who file for disability compensation soon after their military separation, ensuring they receive benefits starting immediately after discharge rather than from the application date. The key mechanism is modifying the timing rule in existing law to provide faster access to benefits.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill specifically addresses disability benefits for veterans, directly advancing veterans' benefits under the topic description.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 22, 2025

S 2073: An Act relative to veterans tax exemptions

By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2073) of Michael F. Rush, Paul McMurtry and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation relative to veterans tax exemptions. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax exemptions for veterans, reducing their tax burden under Revenue, aligning with tax relief indicators for targeted groups.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill establishes tax exemptions for veterans, directly providing financial benefits and strengthening veteran support through tax relief.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education

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