BOSTON — The state Senate unanimously approved legislation sponsored by state Sen. John Velis on Thursday that will provide enhanced safety, stability and educational opportunities for military families and strengthen public safety and increase access to justice around military bases, according to an announcement from Velis’s office.
“As we approach Veterans Day, I am incredibly proud to be a part of a legislative body that prioritizes not only our veterans and servicemembers but also our military families as well,” said Velis, the Westfield Democrat who serves as the chair of the Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs.