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Introduced
12/19/2019
12/19/2019
In Committee
02/24/2020
02/24/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish a Massachusetts Cold War victory medal. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a Massachusetts Cold War Victory Medal that can be awarded to any member or former member of the armed forces of Massachusetts or the United States who served between September 2, 1945 and December 26, 1991, and was a resident of Massachusetts when they entered military service. The medal can be awarded posthumously to the next-of-kin of an eligible person. The authorization for the state medal will be rescinded if a federal Cold War Medal or its equivalent is established, and the federal award will be awarded and worn instead.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (11)
Jay Barrows (R),
David DeCoste (R),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Brad Jones (R),
Kathy LaNatra (D),
Joe McKenna (R),
Matt Muratore (R),
Elizabeth Poirier (R),
Alan Silvia (D),
Dean Tran (R),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Last Action
House concurred (on 10/19/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4513 | 02/29/2020 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4513.pdf | 02/29/2020 |
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