Hampshire County Sheriff Patrick Cahillane was in Lexington Thursday with Governor Maura Healey as she signed into law the HERO Act, the most comprehensive piece of veterans’ legislation in Massachusetts history.
The HERO Act, an act honoring, empowering, and recognizing our service members and veterans, will increase benefits, modernize services and promote inclusivity for veterans in Massachusetts. Key provisions include expanding access to behavioral health treatment, increasing benefits for disabled veterans, supporting businesses that hire veterans, updating the definition of a veteran, expanding the Veterans Equality Review Board's scope, and codifying medical and dental benefits.
"I was proud to be in the company of so many people who care so deeply about the health and welfare of the men and women who serve in our armed forces," said Sheriff Cahillane. "Our veterans represent the best among us and I commend the Healey-Driscoll Administration for their commitment to veterans’ services."
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