An Act relative to COLA adjustments for veteran benefits

This bill proposes to update how Massachusetts adjusts veteran benefits each year. Currently, the law requires these benefits to be increased based on the state's average cost of living, but this specific amendment clarifies and enforces that annual adjustment mechanism. The change directly affects all veterans receiving benefits under Chapter 59 of the General Laws. By mandating an annual review tied to the cost of living, the legislation aims to ensure benefit amounts keep pace with inflation without altering the total funding available.