S 2318 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act to create equal access to a common application for low-income veterans

This bill amends Massachusetts law to include veterans' services benefits under Chapter 115 as part of the existing list of programs covered by a common application. The change directly affects low-income veterans who currently apply for assistance through multiple separate systems. By adding these benefits to the unified application, the legislation aims to streamline the process for accessing financial aid and support services. The bill does not create new funding or change eligibility criteria, but rather updates the administrative structure to consolidate access points.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
May 2024
Senate Passage
Mar 2024
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action May 2, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
2
May 2, 2024
Senate · Reported by committee
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
Mar 21, 2024
Senate · Passed
Senate concurred
Feb 16, 2023
House · Passed
House concurred
Feb 16, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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