S 2341 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to shelter benefits for veterans

This bill amends Massachusetts law to remove a requirement that shelter benefits for veterans be contingent on future funding approval. By striking the phrase "subject to appropriation" from the relevant statute, the legislation ensures that veterans who qualify for these benefits receive them without the possibility of the program being halted due to budget constraints. The change directly affects veterans seeking shelter assistance and the state agencies responsible for administering these benefits.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Feb 15, 2024
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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