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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

John J. Marsi

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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 Exempting Veterans disability payments as income when they are applying for other Commonwealth services..

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PETITION OF:

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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 Exempting Veterans disability payments as income when they are applying for other Commonwealth services..

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. Notwithstanding any special or general law to the contrary, veterans benefits payments shall not be considered income for the purpose of determining eligibility for other services provided by the Commonwealth.