S 2676
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 families connected to the military in Massachusetts. It seeks to increase inclusion and equity for these families, recognizing the unique challenges they may face. The bill intends to provide enhanced support systems and address potential disparities in services available to them.
Key provisions
- Expands access to existing state programs for military connected families.
- Promotes awareness of available resources among state agencies and service providers.
- Supports initiatives to address the specific needs of military children, spouses, and parents.
- Encourages collaboration between state and federal agencies to maximize support.
- Focuses on ensuring equitable access to educational and economic opportunities for military connected individuals.
Who is affected
- Military families in Massachusetts
- Military children
- Military spouses
- Veterans
- State agencies and service providers
Notable changes
- The bill substitutes a new draft (S.2676) after a recommendation from the Senate Ways and Means Committee.
- It is related to and amends existing bills S.2503 and S.2709.
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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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