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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to enhancing burial expenses for veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Massachusetts General Laws to increase the burial expense benefits for veterans. Specifically, it increases the amount the state will pay for the burial expenses of a veteran from $4,000 to $8,000, and increases the amount the state will pay for the burial expenses of the spouse or dependent of a veteran from $5,000 to $9,000. The purpose of this bill is to enhance the financial support provided to veterans and their families for end-of-life expenses.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (16)
Mike Kushmerek (D)*,
Brian Ashe (D),
Donnie Berthiaume (R),
William Driscoll Jr. (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Jessica Giannino (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Brad Jones (R),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Ted Philips (D),
Smitty Pignatelli (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Bud Williams (D),
Steve Xiarhos (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4719 (on 06/20/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3517 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3517.pdf |
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