SENATE DOCKET, NO. 2207        FILED ON: 1/17/2025

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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Jason M. Lewis

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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 relative to COLA adjustments for veteran benefits.

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PETITION OF:

SENATE DOCKET, NO. 2207        FILED ON: 1/17/2025

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[SIMILAR MATTER FILED IN PREVIOUS SESSION
SEE SENATE, NO. 2329 OF 2023-2024.]

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 relative to COLA adjustments for veteran benefits.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

Chapter 59 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting the following:-

Section 5½. All benefits pursuant to section 5 of this chapter shall be adjusted annually according the average cost of living adjustment in the commonwealth.