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MA H3674

MA H3674
To Provide Massachusetts National Guardsman or Woman Emergency Services


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to emergency services for members of the Massachusetts National Guard. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

AI Summary

This bill amends the existing laws in Massachusetts to provide emergency services benefits to active members of the Massachusetts National Guard. The key provisions include: (1) allowing active members of the Massachusetts National Guard who are stationed in the state and in good standing with their unit to receive veterans' benefits without a residency requirement; (2) allowing the commissioner to authorize benefits for dependents of deceased veterans who were residents of Massachusetts at the time of their death; (3) restricting benefits for veterans or National Guard members convicted of crimes or who neglect to support their dependents; and (4) limiting emergency services benefits for National Guard members to a 90-day period, after which they must wait 3 years before being eligible again, unless approved by the commissioner.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (18)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4404 (on 02/10/2020)

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