S 2709
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 by addressing various needs and challenges they may face. The legislation intends to create a more supportive environment for military families within the state. Specifically, it focuses on enhancing services and opportunities for military members, veterans, and their families.
Key provisions
- Expands access to mental health services for military connected families.
- Increases support for educational opportunities for military-connected students.
- Promotes equitable access to housing assistance programs.
- Supports initiatives to address the unique challenges faced by military children in schools.
- Establishes a task force to assess and address the needs of military connected families.
- Provides resources for financial stability and economic opportunity.
- Enhances coordination between state and federal agencies serving military families.
- Supports programs aimed at reducing veteran homelessness.
Who is affected
- Military members
- Veterans
- Military spouses
- Military children
- Families of military members
Notable changes
- The bill establishes a task force to comprehensively assess and address the needs of military connected families.
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Cosponsors
John C. Velis
Thomas M. Stanley
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Bill S.2709 194th (Current)
An Act to enhance access, inclusion, support and equity for military connected families
Senate, November 6, 2025 -- Text of the Senate Bill to enhance access, inclusion, support and equity for military connected families (Senate, No. 2709) (bing the text of Senate Bill, No. 2676, printed as amended)
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Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 3 actions for Bill S.2709
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 11/6/2025 | Senate | Text of S2676, printed as amended |
| 11/6/2025 | Senate | Passed to be engrossed -see Roll Call #94 (Yeas 39 to Nays 0) |
| 11/10/2025 | House | Read; and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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