SD 520 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to protecting veterans

This bill amends Massachusetts law to expand existing disability protections to include veterans. It adds "or veteran status" to three specific legal definitions in Chapter 272, ensuring veterans who qualify as "physically handicapped" or meet disability criteria under these laws receive the same protections. The change directly affects veterans who fall under these definitions in areas like housing and public accommodations, without creating new programs or funding.
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