State House Bill Would Extend Benefits to Gay Vets
Congratulations to the people of Middlesex, Massachusetts for having elected to office State Representative Carl Sciortino who, according to media reports, has introduced a bill in the Massachusetts State House which would provide soldiers discharged for being gay with the same tax breaks, Welcome Home and education benefits afforded to their heterosexual counterparts.
The bill would require the Massachusetts Executive Office of Veterans Affairs to develop regulations "to ensure veterans discharged under the above mentioned codes, and/or same-sex spouses of veterans, qualify for and receive benefits they would otherwise be entitled to under Massachusetts General Laws and regulations."
The sacrifice made by America's uniformed men and women deserves to be honored, and the clearest way to do that is by keeping our promise to them -- and their families -- and provide the benefits they have already earned. It is the right thing to do.
The bill, which has been referred to the Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs, is currently awaiting further action following a February 28th hearing.
-Aubrey SarvisLabels: Massachusetts
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