Bill > H3480

This bill amends the eligibility requirements for non-Massachusetts origin veterans to receive state veteran bonus awards. The key provisions are: 1) Expanding the domicile requirement to allow veterans who were not Massachusetts residents at the time of enlistment, but have been residents for at least 10 years after discharge, to be eligible for the bonus. 2) Establishing a $300 bonus for veterans who served outside the continental U.S. and received the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and a $500 bonus for veterans who served in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. 3) Clarifying the definition of "active service" to exclude active duty for training in the National Guard or Reserves. 4) Repealing certain outdated provisions related to previous veteran bonus programs. The overall effect of the bill is to broaden the eligibility for state veteran bonus awards to include more non-Massachusetts residents who have strong ties to the state after their military service.

Military Affairs and Security

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3480