S2676
An Act to enhance access, inclusion, support and equity for military connected families
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve access to support and resources for military families in Massachusetts. It focuses on increasing inclusion and equity for those connected to the military, including service members, veterans, and their families. The bill seeks to address challenges faced by these families and ensure they receive the necessary assistance to thrive within the state.
Key provisions
- Expands access to mental health services for military connected families.
- Increases support for educational opportunities for military-connected students.
- Promotes inclusive housing options for military families.
- Enhances support for childcare and early childhood education programs.
- Addresses financial challenges faced by military families.
- Supports programs that assist military families with employment and career development.
- Facilitates access to veteran-specific resources and benefits.
- Establishes a task force to study and recommend further improvements to support military families.
Who is affected
- Military service members
- Veterans
- Spouses of military service members
- Children of military service members
- Massachusetts residents connected to the military
Notable changes
- The bill substitutes a new draft, potentially reflecting revisions or expansions of previous proposals (S.2503).
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Primary sponsor
Senate Committee on Ways and Means
Cosponsors
John C. Velis
Thomas M. Stanley
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Bill S.2676 194th (Current)
An Act to enhance access, inclusion, support and equity for military connected families
Senate, October 30, 2025 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill to enhance access, inclusion, support and equity for military connected families (Senate, No. 2501),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2676).
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 13 actions for Bill S.2676
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 10/30/2025 | Senate | Reported from the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
| 10/30/2025 | Senate | Recommended new draft for S2503 |
| 10/30/2025 | Senate | Order relative to subject matter adopted |
| 10/30/2025 | Senate | Placed in the Orders of the Day for Thursday, November 6, 2025 |
| 11/6/2025 | Senate | Amendment #4 (Fattman) rejected |
| 11/6/2025 | Senate | Amendment #5 (Fattman) rejected |
| 11/6/2025 | Senate | Amendment #6 (Fattman) rejected |
| 11/6/2025 | Senate | Amendment #7 (Fattman) rejected |
| 11/6/2025 | Senate | Amendment #8 (Fattman) adopted |
| 11/6/2025 | Senate | Substituted, as amended, for S2503 |
| 11/6/2025 | Senate | Ordered to a third reading |
| 11/6/2025 | Senate | Read third |
| 11/6/2025 | Senate | Reprinted, as amended, see S2709 |
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