Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 2497: An Act relative to shelter benefits for veterans
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 2497 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to shelter benefits for veterans. Primary sponsor: Mike Rush (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (December 4, 2025): Accompanied a study order, see S2784.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2497) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to shelter benefits for veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Rush | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Suffolk |
| Paul McMurtry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Norfolk |
| Steve Xiarhos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Barnstable |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see S2784
- Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs