MA S2431

Bill

Relative to the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
06/16/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

AI Summary

This bill aims to address the health concerns related to exposure to open burn pits during military deployments overseas. It requires the Commissioner of Public Health, in consultation with the Commissioner of Veterans Services and the Adjutant General of the Massachusetts National Guard, to develop educational materials about the health effects associated with exposure to open burn pits, information on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry, and assistance with the registration process. The bill also requires the state to actively contact and encourage Massachusetts National Guard members, veterans, and members of the U.S. Armed Forces residing in Massachusetts who may have been exposed to open burn pits to participate in the registry. Additionally, the bill directs the state to work with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to enhance and simplify the registration process for the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (7)

John Velis (D)*, Linda Campbell (D), Anne Gobi (D), Hannah Kane (R), Mike Moore (D), Kelly Pease (R), Steve Xiarhos (R),

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 06/16/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2431

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2431
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2431.pdf

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H2262	Relative to protecting public health and reducing health care costs	Accompanied a study order, see H5201	Similar To
H2921	Relative to tax abatement for permanently disabled veterans	No further action taken	Similar To
H2935	Relative to property tax relief for veterans	Accompanied a study order, see H5200	Similar To
H3486	Relative to license plates for disabled veterans	Accompanied a study order, see H4966	Similar To
H3642	To aid military service members in finding civilian employment	No further action taken	Similar To
H3661	Relative to housing for veterans	No further action taken	Similar To
H3699	Extending veterans status for the National Guard and reserves	Accompanied a study order, see H5070	Similar To
S1497	Resolve to establish a commission to study the health impacts from land based wind turbines to protect the health of the citizens of the commonwealth	Accompanied a study order, see S2772	Similar To
S1534	To require the Department of Public Health to conduct a study of the health impacts of airplane flights on the resident communities that are represented on the Massachusetts Port Authority Community Advisory Committee	Accompanied a study order, see S2692	Similar To

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