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MA S2316

MA S2316
Defining "Gold Star families"


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to define "Gold Star families". Veterans and Federal Affairs.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend the General Laws of Massachusetts to define "Gold Star parent" as any parent of a member of the armed forces whose death occurred due to injury, illness, or disease contracted during active service, and "Gold Star spouse" as any spouse of a member of the armed forces whose death occurred under the same circumstances, excluding cases of gross negligence or misconduct. The purpose of this legislation is to formally establish these definitions in state law.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2651 (on 02/15/2024)

Bill Topics

Defense
  • ‐ Veterans Affairs

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2316 03/11/2023
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2316.pdf 03/11/2023
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