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MA S2702

MA S2702
Providing COVID-19 emergency financial relief for veterans


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Introduced
05/04/2020
In Committee
01/05/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to provide COVID-19 emergency financial relief for veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the COVID-19 Relief for Veterans Fund, which will be administered by the Secretary to provide emergency financial assistance to veterans affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill appropriates $10 million from the General Fund to the new fund, and authorizes the Secretary to accept additional gifts, donations, grants, or federal funds for this purpose. The funds will be available until June 30, 2021, and the Secretary is authorized to issue guidance and regulations to ensure the timely and effective implementation of the act.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session (on 01/05/2021)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2702 05/17/2020
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2702.pdf 05/17/2020
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