S2480
An Act relative to COLA adjustments for veteran benefits
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Bill overview
This bill aims to adjust the Cost of Living Allowances (COLAs) for veterans’ benefits in Massachusetts. It seeks to ensure that these benefits keep pace with inflation, protecting veterans and their families from the rising cost of living. The legislation proposes a mechanism for adjusting these benefits based on changes in the Consumer Price Index. This bill builds upon previous attempts to address COLA adjustments for veteran benefits.
Key provisions
- Adjusts Cost of Living Allowances (COLAs) for veteran benefits.
- Links COLA adjustments to the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
- Aims to mitigate the impact of inflation on veterans’ financial stability.
- The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs and subsequently the Senate Ways and Means Committee.
Who is affected
- Veterans
- Veteran’s families
- Massachusetts residents receiving veteran benefits
Notable changes
- The bill proposes a specific method (CPI) for adjusting veteran benefits to account for inflation.
- It builds upon previous legislation addressing COLA adjustments for veterans.
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Primary sponsor
Jason M. Lewis
Cosponsor
Jason M. Lewis
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Bill S.2480 194th (Current)
An Act relative to COLA adjustments for veteran benefits
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2480) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to COLA adjustments for veteran benefits. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Jason M. Lewis Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.2480
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 6/12/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/24/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in 437 |
| 6/17/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 06/24/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 10/6/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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