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HD 4703

A report of the Executive Office of Veterans’ Services (under Section 4 of Chapter 15 of the Acts of 2021) on the financing of the reconstruction of the Massachusetts Veterans Home at Holyoke

194th Legislature (2025-2026)

HD 4703: Report on Financing Reconstruction of Massachusetts Veterans Home at Holyoke OverviewBill Number: HD 4703 Title: A report of the Executive Office of Veterans' Services (u

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Bill Summary · HD 4703

HD 4703: Report on Financing Reconstruction of Massachusetts Veterans Home at Holyoke

Overview

Bill Number: HD 4703
Title: A report of the Executive Office of Veterans' Services (under Section 4 of Chapter 15 of the Acts of 2021) on the financing of the reconstruction of the Massachusetts Veterans Home at Holyoke
Status: Placed on file
Introduced: May 27, 2025

Purpose and Intent

This bill requires the Executive Office of Veterans' Services to submit a comprehensive report on the financing plan for the reconstruction of the Massachusetts Veterans Home at Holyoke. The home, which provides long-term care for veterans, has fallen into disrepair and requires significant renovations or rebuilding. The report aims to outline the funding sources, costs, and timeline for this critical infrastructure project to support the state's veteran population.

Key Provisions

  • Directs the Executive Office of Veterans' Services to prepare a detailed report on the financing plan for reconstructing the Massachusetts Veterans Home at Holyoke
  • Requires the report to include the following information:
    • Estimated total project costs for renovation or rebuilding
    • Potential funding sources, including state appropriations, federal grants, and private donations
    • Proposed timeline for completing the reconstruction
    • Plans for maintaining operations and care for residents during construction
  • Mandates that the report be submitted to the state legislature within 6 months of the bill's enactment

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • The approximately 200 veterans currently residing at the Massachusetts Veterans Home at Holyoke would be directly impacted by the reconstruction project
  • The Executive Office of Veterans' Services would be responsible for overseeing the reporting and reconstruction planning process
  • Taxpayers and state budget allocations may be affected depending on the final financing plan
  • Construction companies and contractors would have the opportunity to bid on and work on the renovation or rebuilding project

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

This bill has been placed on file, meaning it has been introduced in the state legislature but has not yet been scheduled for a committee hearing or vote. If enacted, the Executive Office of Veterans' Services would have 6 months to prepare and submit the required financing report to the legislature. The report's findings would then inform the next steps for securing funding and beginning the reconstruction project at the Holyoke veterans home.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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