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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Christopher M. Markey
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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:
An Act establishing a cost-of-living adjustment for the disabled veteran annuity.
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PETITION OF:
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Christopher M. Markey | 9th Bristol | 10/6/2025 |
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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. |
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)
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An Act establishing a cost-of-living adjustment for the disabled veteran annuity.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 6B of chapter 115 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2024 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting, in the first paragraph, in line 12, after the word “1”, the following:
“The payment shall be subject to an annual cost-of-living-adjustment valued at the same percentage as the annual Social Security and Supplemental Security Income cost-of-living adjustment, as determined by the United States Social Security Administration”.
SECTION 2. Section 6B of chapter 115 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2024 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting, in the second paragraph, in line 3, after the word “1”, the following:
“The payment shall be subject to an annual cost-of-living-adjustment valued at the same percentage as the annual Social Security and Supplemental Security Income cost-of-living adjustment, as determined by the United States Social Security Administration”.
SECTION 3. Section 6B of chapter 115 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2024 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting, in the third paragraph, in line 3, after the word “1”, the following:
“The payment shall be subject to an annual cost-of-living-adjustment valued at the same percentage as the annual Social Security and Supplemental Security Income cost-of-living adjustment, as determined by the United States Social Security Administration”.