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MA S2431

Relative to the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry


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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)

Last Action

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

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